The Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program is responsible for cancer programs and services across the province including: cancer prevention and early detection, treatment, follow-up, supportive care, palliative...
A hospice provides a home-like setting for people who are nearing the end of life, who don't require care in the hospital, yet have more care...
In order to be eligible for medical assistance in dying, you must meet all of the following criteria. You must:
Palliative care enhances the quality of life of people with a life-limiting illness. It does this by preventing and relieving suffering.
In addition to helping the patient, palliative care helps...
Palliative Care Bereavement Service provides grief support for the family and friends of patients who have received care from the Palliative Care Program in Central Zone. This support includes...
Caregivers often need support to take breaks and continue with their caregiving responsibilities. The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care funds caregiver programs and services. You...