Why Hospice Care?

84% of Canadians strongly agree people should be able to spend their final days in comfort and in familiar surroundings.

78% of Canadians strongly agree that health care for terminally ill people should include social and emotional support as well as medical care.

81% of Canadian homemakers believe hospice is a very important service.

Only 6% of Canadians thought they would be able to provide terminally ill family members with this care unless they had outside help.

Hospice palliative care programs allow patients to gain more control over their lives, and manage pain and symptoms more effectively.