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What to Expect in the Last Days of Life: A Guide for Caregivers

Knowing what to expect in the last days and hours of life can help you be better prepared. We developed this guide to help caregivers care for themselves and their loved one during their last days and hours together at home. This guide:

  • explains the physical changes your loved one may experience in their last days and hours of life
  • provides practical tips on how to make your loved one more comfortable
  • suggests ways you can look after yourself during this challenging time
  • outlines what to do when your loved one dies.

We have created two versions:

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Additional resources

Canadian Virtual Hospice

The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about palliative and end-of-life care to patients, family members, health-care providers, researchers and educators.

The Topics section of the site provides information on a range of topics, including:

  • emotional and spiritual health

  • identifying and managing symptoms

  • assistance with providing care to a loved one

  • tips for visiting

  • practical advice on how to make difficult decisions

  • suggestions on how to get financial assistance, if needed.

 

Their Support section provides the opportunity to:

  • ask a health professional any questions a patient or caregiver may have

  • review the questions that people have asked before, along with the answers

  • chat with other people who are in a similar situation through their discussion boards

  • read the stories of others who have experienced the death of a loved one

  • watch videos and listen to podcasts about palliative care and the experiences of others.

You may also want to check out the Health-care Professional section of their site.

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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is the national voice for hospice palliative care in Canada. Advancing and advocating for quality end-of-life/hospice palliative care in Canada, its work includes public policy, public education and awareness.

Key areas of interest for patients and caregivers include:

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