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Who we are

Our Mission

Death is a profoundly personal passage and nothing is certain or concrete except for the final result. There are many paths one can take, but the junctures often seem similar. Many patients and families approaching end of life experience depression, vulnerability, hopelessness and confusion. These factors plus more can contribute to a difficult end of life period for all. Talking about dying can be hard. There is no right or wrong way to deal with death and dying. Your experiences, circumstances, values, beliefs and culture will shape your own view. Solace, was created to be a consulting resource, during palliative care stages. We believe when faced with a life limiting diagnosis, time with your family is precious, and incredibly important. Solace will help navigate you through the dying process and try to alleviate the stressors of not knowing.

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care refers to care for patients and their families who are facing a serious, life-limiting illness. Palliative care is patient-centered coordinated care that aims to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for patients and their families at all stages of the illness. Palliative care focuses on a holistic approach to treat the impact that an illness has on patients and their families, and is often provided in addition to clinical care that focuses on treating the illness itself.

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What’s the difference between palliative care and end-of-life care?

Palliative care can take place even while a person is receiving treatment that could cure their disease. End-of-life care is a part of palliative care that focuses specifically on a person’s needs just before death. It also includes support for family and friends during the grieving process.

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History of
Palliative Care

The origins of palliative care nursing can be traced back to Florence Nightingale whose compassion for the sick has been noted throughout nursing history. She advocated for patients to have the best healing environments whether it be through physical or psychologically healing. Her beliefs were that care should be given in places where fresh air, light and quiet could provide a place for everyone to recover. In the late 50’s based off of the careful observation of dying patients, Dr. Cicely Saunders expressed her thoughts towards modern hospice care. In the context of the patient’s family, her views were that only an interdisciplinary team could relieve the “total pain” of a dying person. That is the core of palliative care today and Solace Palliative Care Consulting can be part of that team for you and yours.

https://health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/palliative/palliative_questionsandanswers/