Palliative Care
Improving Quality of Life
Palliative care is an approach to healthcare that seeks to improve quality of life by caring for the whole person, not just a disease. Grounded in compassion, communication, collaboration, and respect for individual values, a palliative approach to care focuses on relieving symptoms, reducing stress, and addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual impacts of illness.
Palliative Care
- Is appropriate for people of any age at any stage of a serious illness
- Focuses on the needs, values, and goals of the individual
- Ensures family and care partners have the support they need
Palliative Care Information & Resources
Find Palliative Care
- Palliative Care Provider Directory
- California Hospice and Palliative Care Association
- Choosing and Finding Palliative Care
For Patients and Families
- Get Palliative Care
- CaringInfo
- The HAP Foundation
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- VA Caregiver Support Program