Palliative Care

Palliative Care is a special kind of care for individuals who are living with a life threatening illness that is usually at an advanced stage.

When we are terminally ill we need care to make us comfortable so that we may live the remainder of life as fully as possible.

Good Palliative Care improves the quality of living and dying. It addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the dying person and offers support for families and loved ones.

The isolation, pain and difficulty that one may feel in caring for a loved one with an incurable illness can be overwhelming. By working together as a community we can build a strong network of support for family, friends and individuals in need of help.


About Us

St. Margaret's Bay Palliative Care Network is a charitable organization of volunteers living within the St. Margaret's Bay area.

Our activities are varied and ongoing.

We have meetings to discuss issues and concerns regarding Palliative Care. Guest speakers are invited to share their knowledge of Palliative Care from either a professional or personal point of view.

We have links to the services available in our health care system. We maintain an updated list of available resources. We are advocates for improving the delivery of Palliative Care. Many of our members are trained Palliative Care volunteers.


Contacting Us

We are available to anyone in the community who needs information about or help with Palliative Care.

823-2081
Calls are confidential.

Click here to email us for more information.



Donations

St. Margaret's Bay Palliative Care Network gratefully acknowledges the support of families and friends who have made donations in memory of loved ones.

Additional funding has been provided by several community organizations and government agencies.

Donations can be mailed to:

SMBPCN
c/o Treasurer
132 Craigview Dr.
Glen Haven
NS B3Z 2S6

Nova Scotia Non-Profit
Charitable Organization
Registration # 87965 0711 RR0001



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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

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