Provides in-home and inpatient services to assist people experiencing a progressive life threatening illness and their families. Includes:
- Medical, nursing and professional care
- Assistance understanding your illness and treatment options
- Helping you learn to express your wishes and personal goals and help you to achieve these goals
- Pain and symptom management
- Respite care for families/caregivers
- Advance care planning
- Ongoing bereavement support for families
- After hours in-home support is available through Island EMS by calling 9-1-1. Visit Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home Program for full details