Searching for Hospice / Palliative Care

COVID-19 (3 May 2021): Many services have been modified. See website for full list of changes. Meals on wheels and medical transportation are still offered. Diner's club is cancelled.


Access to support at home or in the community

• elder abuse prevention
• Workplace Occupational Health and Safety
• wellness clinics
• respite care
• palliative care programs - visiting and day program
• Going Home Program
• hospice-palliative
• homemaking
• home care program
• supportive housing
• assisted living/high risk elderly
• attendant care/outreach services

140-bed acute care hospital

• serves acute, in-patient, out-patient and community-based clients

Services:

• anaesthesia
• dentistry
• emergency
• endoscopy
• medicine
• general surgery
• gynaecology
• internal medicine
• neurology
• obstetrics
• ophthalmology
• orthopaedics
• paediatrics
• psychiatry
• rehabilitation
• urology
• palliative care

Residential hospice with a capacity for 10 beds

• private room care and services free of charge to clients
• care is patient-focused, geared to living to the fullest while caring for the physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological needs of the clients and their families
• staffed 24 hours a day with health care professionals

Program dedicated to people having a terminal illness and their family

• managed by a registered health care professional assisted by a team of trained volunteers

Day program

Activities include:

• discussions about concerns and issues related to illness, treatment, and other topics
• music
• storytelling
• games and puzzles
• guest speakers

Services include:

• hot lunch and snacks
• social worker
• reflexology
• support group for emotional and social support
• reiki
• massage
• zootherapy
• quiet room

Home visits: helps clients remain at home or at long-term care home

Services include

• supportive care
• respite for family
• bereavement follow-up
• outings

Volunteer opportunities are available.

COVID-19 (4 Oct 2021): Loan of equipment is still operating but returns are not accepted until further notice. The following services are suspended until further notice: Day Hospice, In Home Visiting, Caregiver Coffee, Spousal Loss Support Group and New Volunteer Training. Visit their website for up-to-date information.

Support and professional care

• offered to clients with a life limiting illness
• run by a registered nurse and hospice volunteer team
• hosts various activities each week such as arts & crafts
• massage and reflexology therapies
• musicians
• chair exercise class every other week
• card games
• spa days
• homemade lunch and transportation for those who require it

Complex medical residence for children

• capacity of nine
• palliative care available
• children may require night-time support for suctioning, chest care, oxygen support, G-tube feeding and seizure disorders
• home has a heated outdoor pool and has a Snoezelen room

Independent living facility

• retirement and assisted living
• 24 registered practical nurses on site
• palliative care
• physiotherapy assessment
• respite care

Full service retirement residence

• independent and assistive living
• memory neighbourhood
• palliative care available
• full activity program
• registered nursing staff
• additional care available on a pay per use basis
• meals
• in-house physiotherapy
• visiting physician two days per week
• two person transfer
• mechanical lift

Suites include:

• studios
• alcoves
• one bedroom and two bedroom

Private rehabilitation company specializing in the provision of occupational therapy, dietetics, speech language pathology, social work and physiotherapy to children and adults

• contracted community and school based services in the Ottawa, NLNG and Eastern Counties regions
• privately contracted services may be available

Services

Speech Language Pathology

• services in the area of articulation/phonology, communication and language, voice and fluency
• intervention often includes family members and caregivers

Occupational Therapy

• assesses clients' needs and develops therapy programs to increase independence in daily living
• prescribes aids such as bathroom aids, walkers, wheelchairs and power mobility devices
• assesses the clients' individual safety and accessibility needs and recommends modifications to the home, work or school
• ergonomic assessments
• sensory needs assessments and treatment programs, fine motor skills assessment and treatment

Physiotherapy

• programs promoting healing and maintaining or increasing strength, endurance, coordination, balance and range of motion
• prescribes equipment such as bathroom aids, and mobility devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and power mobility devices

Social Work

• assesses psychosocial functioning of clients and families
• counselling, emotional support, palliative care and motivation

Dietetics

• registered dieticians evaluate nutritional needs and establish a care plan tailored to them
• assessment of special needs such as supplements and special nutrition preparation available by mouth or tube feeding

Full range of in-home and community health services

Services include:

• nursing
• immunization clinics
• home support
• respite care
• nutrition
• foot care
• wellness programs

COVID-19: Due to COVID19, several changes to services offered. Community programs, volunteer services, day hospice program, in home support and bereavement programs are cancelled. Coordinators will continue to check in with clients by phone and email and provide support virtually.

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support

Home Support Program

• initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral
• volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support
• respite for families up to four hours per week
• telephone support
• caregiver support

Day Hospice Program

• weekly social interaction with peers
• variety of activities including art, cards, board games, music
• emotional support
• respite for caregivers
• weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as needed

Bereavement Support

• support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers

198-bed long term care home:

• medical, nursing and restorative care in accordance with each resident's individual needs in a home-like environment

One respite bed:

• Peritoneal Dialysis Unit
• convalescent care

General services:

• dietary
• medical
• nursing
• spiritual care
• pharmacy
• volunteer services
• recreational activities
• social work

Consultative and support services:

• occupational therapy
• physiotherapy
• specialized services
• speech-language pathology

In-home amenities:

• cafeteria
• convenience store
• hairdressing salon
• extensive walking paths along the Ottawa River

Private home health care provider that services clients for short or long-term support

• in their homes
• in long-term care facilities
• in hospitals
• in retirement homes

Services:

• private nursing
• palliative, foot, personal, and home health care
• family relief
• paediatrics
• infant and child care
• intravenous therapy
• spinal cord injury
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS), diabetic, and health education
• home management
• light housekeeping and laundry
• meal preparation
• shopping
• pre and post-op care
• acquired brain injury (ABI)

Private retirement residence

• 24 hours of care services and monitoring of residents' well-being
• in-house Physicians with Palliative Care Designation
• pharmacy services with in-house Pharmacist
• medication management and administration
• intercom and emergency call response system in each room and bathroom
• medical specified diets as prescribed by a physician
• complimentary tray services during documented illness or during a facility outbreak
• scheduled transportation for local shopping and activities
• assistance provided with your activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and incontinence care)
• fresh towels/facecloth daily
• refuse pick up daily
• weekly housekeeping: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathroom, floors, changing the bed linen and personal laundry
• spiritual care provided by a weekly mass, the weekly recital of the rosary or by a monthly service in the Chapel and/or a private visit in the client's room for communion or pastoral care

Palliative care team made up of physicians, an advanced practice nurse, a palliative care nurse specialist, nurse consultants, secretaries, and social workers.

Services:

• Pain and symptom management services for patients admitted to The Ottawa Hospital (General and Civic Campuses) and patients seen at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre at both the General campus site and at the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre at the Queensway Carleton Hospital

• Complex cancer pain management for outpatients and admitted patients requiring interventional techniques in collaboration with anaesthesia and the staff at TOH Pain Management Unit (Complex Cancer Pain Clinic)

• Specialized management of possible complications of cancer and its treatments: including fluid around the lungs and in the abdomen (Malignant Effusion Program)

• Specialized management of shortness of breath (Dyspnea Management Clinic)

• Support and advice for patients and families related to end of life decision-making

• Psychosocial and spiritual support for patients and families during life-threatening illness

• Links to professionals and agencies that provide palliative care throughout the region

• Information and education for care providers, professional groups, patients and families

COVID-19 (October 3, 2022): Some services are now offered virtually as well as in person, contact organization for more details.

Palliative care services offered in order to enhance the comfort and quality of life for children/youth and their families

• end of life care
• respite
• transition from hospital to home
• pain and symptom management
• bereavement services
• perinatal hospice
• visiting hospice program

Nursing services provided by registered nurses

Services:

• enterostomal therapy
• wound care
• leg ulcers
• foot care
• palliative care
• intravenous (IV) therapy
• mental health
• nursing services according to a schedule change
• workplace occupational health
• rehabilitation services

Private health care service

• registered nurses, registered practical nurses
• health care aides, companion aides
• home support workers
• personal support workers

Services:

• nursing services
• home support
• home making
• meal preparation
• companions/sitters
• personal care
• accompaniment to appointments or shopping
• infant and child care services
• respite care
• foot care
• house cleaning

Community service centre

Aboriginal Community Justice Program : support on justice and court related issues

Aboriginal Courtwork Programs: assistance to all Aboriginal people who are in contact with the legal system, including adults, youth and families, regardless of legal definitions

Culture Resource Coordinator: access to culture based program and services to urban indigenous children, youth & families in order to foster a strong sense of well-being and positive Indigenous identity

Aboriginal Family Support Program: support for children up to six years old and their families through culturally appropriate holistic program services and special events

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program: access to consistent early intervention services for families who are at risk of problems

Sweetgrass Home Child Care Agency: co-ordinates licensed home day care

Early Years Centre: free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to six years old

Healing And Wellness Program: promotes healthy lifestyles and reduces family violence through culture based programming, healing and intervention initiatives

Kizhaay Anishishinaabe Niin (I am a kind man): a culturally relevant program that supports healthy relationships and identities through one-on-one support, group-based services, participant-based activities, public awareness activities, networking and partnership building

Aboriginal Homeless Partnering Strategy: serves Ottawa's Aboriginal homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless by linking them with specialized programming intended to help them stabilize and improve their current circumstances.The Strategy includes mental health, addictions, labour market opportunities, affordable housing opportunities, and life skills development

Life Long Care Program (LLC - Home Support): designed to respond to the life long care needs of older Aboriginal people who may have limited mobility related to a persistent medical condition or physical disability

Akwe:go Program: for urban children aged 7 to 12 years old to learn and explore aboriginal culture and teachings * one on one support depending on the needs of the individual * tutoring * games and nutritious snacks in a safe and healthy environment

Wasa-Nabin Youth Program: support, tools and healthy activities for urban Aboriginal youth between the ages of 13-18 * guidance in a cultural framework for youth who are at risk for specific negative behaviours

Alternative High School: credit-granting Secondary program for students to learn in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere

Creating Safe Spaces: to increase safety, well-being and mental wellness for Indigenous young women and girls, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+, who have lived experience or witnessed trauma, violence in their families and communities, and/or missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Mental Health Peer Support: to provide a network of supports and mentorships to urban Indigenous people under community supervision orders as they seek to improve their mental health, reduce any harms associated with their behaviour, work to avoid justice system recidivism, and pursue a Good Mind.

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

COVID-19 (26 Apr 2021): Due to COVID19, several changes to services offered. Hospice residence remains open with safety precautions, continuing to admit screened patients at low risk of COVID19. Community programs, volunteer services, day hospice program, in-home support and bereavement programs are cancelled for the time being.

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness

Home Support Program: Comfort and practical support through visiting volunteers

Benefits include:

• Initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral
• Volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support
• Respite for families up to 4 hours/week
• Telephone support
• Caregiver support

Day Hospice Program: If an individual is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance, the Day Hospice program can provide a day away for him/her and a break for the caregiver * offered Tue, Wed or Thu 10 am-2pm

Benefits include:

• Weekly social interaction with peers
• Variety of activities may include art, cards, board games, music, reiki and/or massage
• Emotional support
• Respite for caregivers
• Weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as needed

Hospice Residential Care Program: when being at home is no longer possible Hospice Care Ottawa provides 24 hour residential care in a home-like and peaceful setting

Family Support Program: helps family members and friends care for someone diagnosed with a life-threatening illness * bereavement follow-up available * individual basis or in group settings for adults, youth and children

Bereavement Support: support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers

Programs include:

• Drop-In Groups
• Partner/Spousal Support Groups
• Retreats
• Group Walks
• Counselling
• Information and Referral

Home care services

• companion, Personal Support Worker and Nursing with on-call support
• Blue Cross provider for Veterans
• palliative care
• Dementia/Alzheimer care: Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) certified caregivers
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) home care
• post-surgery care
• diabetic care
• tube feeding
• catheter care
• wound care
• adult vista collar care
• hospital discharge accompaniment
• blood pressure monitoring
• high behavior management
• foot care
• medication supervision
• personal care
• mechanical lifts
• bowel care
• meal preparation
• grocery shopping
• house cleaning
• errands
• transportation
• doctor's appointments companionship
• mobility independence program (MIP): home rehabilitation with rented neuro gym equipment
• family-managed home attendant care
• in home respite care
• live-in caregivers

Academic hospital affiliated with University of Ottawa

• delivers short-term primary and secondary health care in French and English
• offers numerous services in its various departments and units
• emergency
• endoscopy
• family birthing Centre
• geriatric-in patient
• intensive care
• medical imaging
• medical units
• mental health
• palliative care
• pneumology
• pulmonary function laboratory
• surgery
• telemedicine
• therapeutic

Health care services to the homeless population in the Ottawa region

• nursing and personal support staff care offered at multiple sites across the City
• end of life care for palliative clients at the Mission Hospice

This partnership is a collaboration between the City of Ottawa, shelters and other stakeholders.

21-bed medical facilitiy

• hospice palliative care to homeless men and women

Partnership with Ottawa Innery City Health, Carefor, Home and Community Care Support Services