Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Palliative Care
Palliative care provides comfort-focused support for clients and families navigating a life-limiting illness, with an emphasis on dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
How this support can help
- Comfort-focused personal care and symptom support
- Emotional support and companionship for the client and family
- Coordination with the palliative care team and physicians
- Support with daily routines as needs and abilities change
- Respite and reassurance for family caregivers during a difficult time
Coordinate support with the existing care team
Families arranging palliative support may need practical help as well as time to be together. Describe the person's wishes, current services, and where daily support is needed. Agree on what AWoC will provide, how it will coordinate with existing clinicians, and whom the family should contact when needs change. Nursing and personal-care arrangements should follow the assessed plan and local availability.
Questions for your Caring Consult
- What is most important to the person and family right now?
- Which clinicians and other services are already involved?
- What support and communication arrangements are needed between visits?
Availability, visits, and costs
The local team confirms whether this service is suitable for the person, their address, and the requested schedule. Discuss visit length, staffing, travel, and any supplies or other costs before accepting a care arrangement. Your Caring Consult is the place to agree on the next steps and who will follow up.