What is Palliative Care?
Dignified End-of-Life Care in a Home Setting
Palliative care focuses on enhancing quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses or at the end of life, providing pain and symptom management, emotional support, and comfort.
JLZ Lodge offers palliative care in Scarborough within a cozy, accessible home, allowing residents to receive compassionate care in a familiar, supportive environment surrounded by people who care.
Why JLZ Lodge for End-of-Life Care in Scarborough?
Why Families Choose JLZ Lodge for Palliative Care
Our Palliative Care Home Alternative Was Designed With Safety in Mind
Hospitals can be clinical and impersonal during a sensitive time. JLZ Lodge offers end-of-life care in Scarborough within a calm, comforting environment where your loved one’s dignity, comfort, and emotional well-being are prioritized, ensuring they are surrounded by compassionate professionals and a supportive community.
Barrier-free layout with wide doorways and no stairs
Barrier-free layout with wide doorways and no stairs
Secure home and exterior doors to prevent wandering
Secure home and exterior doors to prevent wandering
Non-slip flooring and grab bars throughout the home
Non-slip flooring and grab bars throughout the home
Calm, low-stimulation environment to reduce stress
Calm, low-stimulation environment to reduce stress
Frequently Asked Questions About Palliative Care at JLZ Lodge in Scarborough
Have a question about our palliative / end-of-life care here at JLZ Lodge in Scarborough, Ontario? We've answered below the most common inquiries and questions we get!
What is included in palliative care at JLZ Lodge?
We provide pain and symptom management, medication administration, emotional and spiritual support, daily personal support worker care, meals, and nurse-managed oversight in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Is palliative care the same as hospice care?
Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for those with serious illnesses, including those who may continue treatment, while hospice care is typically for those nearing the end of life. At JLZ Lodge, we offer palliative support tailored to each individual’s stage and needs.
Can family members visit during palliative care?
Yes, we encourage family involvement and maintain open visiting policies to ensure your loved one feels supported.
How does JLZ Lodge provide comfort for residents during palliative care?
We create personalized care plans focused on comfort, emotional support, and dignity while providing a peaceful environment with professional care and compassion.
Is palliative care at JLZ Lodge an alternative to hospital care?
Yes, many families choose JLZ Lodge to avoid the impersonal nature of hospitals, ensuring their loved ones receive compassionate, home-like care from compassionate in-home nurses during this important time.
What are the benefits of palliative care at JLZ Lodge?
Hospitals can be clinical and impersonal during a sensitive time. JLZ Lodge offers end-of-life care in Scarborough within a calm, comforting environment where your loved one’s dignity, comfort, and emotional well-being are prioritized, ensuring they are surrounded by compassionate professionals and a supportive community.