Palliative Care

The Jeffery Hale is committed to providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. The 15 palliative care beds are available for people aged 18 and over in the Capitale-Nationale region who are in the final chapter of their life, and who need the expertise and ongoing support of a palliative care team for their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
It is the Foundation’s priority that the residents and their families receive the highest quality of care during these most trying times, which includes ensuring their comfort. 2023-2024 saw an increase support for the palliative care unit as it has received close to $60,000 in donations.

The palliative care unit also has a family component that allows loved ones to stay close at all times. Palliative services are not only dedicated to supporting those at the end of their lives, but also to accompanying their loved ones and ensuring that their needs are met as well. This year, we had two projects in the loved ones component, both seeking to ensure that our residents could spend as much time in proximity and in contact with those that matter to them. 

The Friends’ Foundation understands the importance of being with loved ones, particularly at the end of life. As such, it has provided a condo within the Jeffery Hale Hospitalto be used by family members, so that they can accompany their loved in palliative care.

Le Fonds Hélène Mercier donated to refurbish the solarium, with the aim of modernizing it and creating a greater sense of peace and calmness for both families and patients. In addition to a refurbishment and reorganization of the solarium, we also want to welcome our new aquatic residents! 
Indeed, the addition of an aquarium brings more life and vibrance into the area. Aquariums have been noted to reduce levels of stress, improve sleep quality, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and improve physical and mental wellbeing