What can my family do to be prepared for end-of-life care?
How much does hospice palliative care cost?
Advance Care Planning is a process that starts now, regardless of age or health status.
In Ontario, there is no cost to the user for community-based hospice palliative care. In addition to government funding, hospices rely on the generosity of specially trained volunteers and donors who support the annual operation of community-based hospice services.
· Start the conversation about wishes, values, and beliefs. The discussion, between a mentally capable person and their Substitute Decision Maker (SDM), is the process of sharing wishes that helps the SDM, if called upon, to make decisions on behalf of a person, if that person is mentally incapable of making the decision themselves. · Identify the SDM, either by confirming satisfaction with the Health Care Consent Act Substitute Decision Maker hierarchy or by selecting an SDM via the process of establishing a Power of Attorney for Personal Care. · Advance Care Planning is a voluntary process of sharing your wishes either verbally, in written form or by any alternative means used to communicate.
How can I support hospice palliative care in Ontario? You can support hospice palliative care by volunteering your time, raising awareness, donating and participating in fund raising activities.
How do I find hospice palliative care in my community? In Ontario, individuals are encouraged to call the Hospice Ontario Information line at 416-304-1477 ext. 28 or toll free at 1-800-349-3111 ext 28 and visit hpco.ca for more information. LC
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