Palliative care is an often misunderstood medical treatment. Many think of it as only applying to those who face a life threatening illness that have exhausted all other treatments. In other words, a person in palliative care is sometimes automatically considered to be dealing with an end of life situation. Another misconception is that palliative care is only for cancer patients. The symptoms of an increasing range of ailments are successfully treated through palliative nursing care.



Palliative care is a medical treatment aimed at relieving symptoms of an illness instead of trying to cure the illness. Palliative nursing care practices are designed to relieve pain, suffering and improve the patient's life quality. Palliative care and curative care can be provided simultaneously to both relieve symptoms and bring an end to the illness.

With the aim of increasing a patient's quality of life, the idea of providing in-home palliative care is increasingly popular. While Toronto and GTA hospitals and other medical facilities can provide adequate palliative care, they are not always the best environments for treating symptoms. Hospital nurses and staff need to care for a number of patients and the hospital surroundings are often stark.

The ability to provide excellent in-home palliative treatment is more possible now than ever. Qualified palliative home caregivers use mobile medical equipment to provide the same level of palliative care as a medical facility but with all the advantages that come with homecare.

Patients receiving in-home palliative care enjoy the familiar surroundings. They are better able to deal with the physical, emotional and psychological issues brought on by their illness. In-home palliative care provides patients with a heightened sense of dignity and security.

In-home palliative caregivers are familiar to patients and often become trusted confidantes at a time when the patient needs every bit of support. The caregiver understands the issues confronting the patient and is able to provide very specific one-on-one treatment.

If you are looking for palliative home care in Toronto and the GTA, the in-home care specialists at Qualicare can help. Our palliative home caregivers are registered nurses specifically trained in palliative nursing care. Contact Qualicare today and we would be pleased to discuss your needs. and recommend the best way for your loved one to enjoy the right treatment, the most dignity and the highest quality of life.