Palliative Care
Compassionate Palliative Care
When someone you love requires palliative care, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. It’s a time filled with both tenderness and heartache — when every moment together matters deeply. At In-Home Assisted Living, we understand that your focus is on bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to your loved one’s remaining days.
Whenever possible, we believe this comfort is best achieved at home — in familiar surroundings, surrounded by the people and memories that matter most. Home care allows for gentle routines, easier visits from family and friends, and a sense of calm that hospitals simply cannot replicate — especially during times when healthcare resources are stretched.
Our Palliative Home Care Teams are carefully selected for their skill, compassion, and commitment. Each family is supported by a dedicated team leader who coordinates care among palliative care nurses, your family physician, and Personal Support Workers (PSWs) trained in end-of-life comfort care. Together, they ensure your loved one receives thoughtful, holistic support — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Your team will:
- Serve as a caring liaison between your family and the healthcare team
- Coordinate with your local Home and Community Care Support Services (CCAC/LHIN) to access available government-funded resources
- Assist with medical equipment and comfort aids to ensure dignity and ease at home
When circumstances require, we can also arrange enhanced palliative care in hospital or specialized facilities, always ensuring continuity and compassion every step of the way.
At In-Home Assisted Living, we walk beside you during this most tender time — helping you and your loved one find comfort, connection, and peace at home.
Why Families Choose Palliative Care:
Emotional and Mental Support

No one can truly prepare for this stage of life. It’s a time filled with questions, emotions, and uncertainty, and navigating it alone can feel overwhelming. Our palliative care team understands these challenges and is here to offer gentle guidance, comfort, and reassurance to you and your family.
Pain Management and Symptom Relief

Comfort is everything. Our team focuses on relieving pain and managing symptoms so your loved one can spend more time in peace, surrounded by family and friends.
Honouring Spiritual and Cultural Needs

Every person’s journey is unique. Our caregivers take the time to understand and respect your values, traditions, and beliefs, ensuring that care is provided in a way that aligns with what matters most to you.
Support for Daily Living

When energy is limited, even simple tasks can feel overwhelming. Our team offers gentle assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility, helping your loved one maintain as much independence and comfort as possible.
Healthcare Advocacy

Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting. We’ll help coordinate with doctors and hospital staff, ensuring you understand your options and have the support needed to make informed decisions. If you ever feel uncertain, our team is here to be your trusted advocate and extra voice.
Minimizing Hospital Visits

Frequent hospital trips can be exhausting and stressful. Our goal is to help families stay together in the comfort of home whenever possible, reducing unnecessary transfers and disruptions.
Compassionate End-of-Life Care

When the time comes, we’ll be there. Our team takes thoughtful steps to ensure that final moments are met with peace, comfort, and the presence of loved ones.
Choosing In-Home Assisted Living means having a dedicated, experienced palliative care team by your side. Each Case Manager carefully selects the most compassionate and skilled Personal Support Workers and nurses for this very special service. We provide 24/7 support for additional care and emergencies—because you deserve to know that help is always there when you need it most.
A Team That’s With You—Every Step of the Way
If you’re wondering whether live-in care is the right solution for you, let’s talk. Our Case Managers are here to answer your questions and provide a free consultation to explore the best care plan for you.
For more information, or to book a Palliative Care consultation, please choose one of the confidential contact methods below.
Call us at 416-595-5888
Email us care@ihal.ca

