"The end of life deserves as much beauty, care and respect as the beginning."
Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and that of their families who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness, whether physical, psychological, social or spiritual. The quality of life of caregivers improves as well.
ABOUT US
The Newfoundland and Labrador Palliative Care Association (NLPCA) was formed in 1993 as a non-profit volunteer board-based charitable organization with an elected Board of Regional Representatives and individual and honorary membership.
The NLPCA provincial membership now shares joint membership with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) to advocate for and envision equal access to palliative care programs and services for all patients and families living with or dying from a life-threatening illness and bereavement support to help cope with loss and grief regardless of their location.
FAQ’S
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Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness. It aims to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family through comprehensive support, including physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
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Palliative care is available to anyone living with a serious illness, regardless of age, stage of illness, or type of diagnosis. It can be provided alongside curative treatments or as the main focus of care when curative options are no longer effective.
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You can access palliative care services through a doctor or healthcare provider referral. For information on services in your region, contact NL Health Services or your community health care team or practitioner.
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Palliative care and hospice care share similar goals of improving quality of life, but hospice care is typically provided when curative treatments are no longer pursued, usually in the final stages of life. Palliative care, on the other hand, can be received at any stage of a serious illness, even while undergoing treatments aimed at curing the illness.
