What Is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized care for individuals with a terminal illness or those approaching the end of life, often due to advanced age. This period can be highly emotional, making palliative care essential. Significant changes may occur during the final weeks of life, requiring calm, gentle, and compassionate support from loved ones. These changes can include longer sleep patterns, reduced energy, a lack of appetite, or withdrawal from friends and family. All of these behavioural changes are normal and necessary.
For more information about the end-of-life process, consult your family physicians or primary health care providers.