Palliative and End-of-Life Care (PEOLC) is intended for people of all ages who are suffering from an incurable illness that may compromise their survival in the short or long term. They are not limited to cancer sufferers, but also include people with cardiac, respiratory, degenerative neurological and dementia diseases.

They are also aimed at the person’s loved ones, particularly in terms of support, psychosocial accompaniment and respite, in all phases of the illness and bereavement. Compassion, respect and dignity are an integral part of our values, and are reflected in the services we offer to our clients and their families.

Located in the heart of the Laurentians, our private, subsidized CHSLD’s mission is to recreate a family-like, humane environment for people at the end of life, enabling them to pass away peacefully, surrounded by their loved ones.

Palliative care is of the utmost importance when the end is near, as it ensures that people at the end of life receive the special attention they need. That’s why the CHSLD L.-B.-Desjardins focuses on providing the right care for its clients.

Instead of going to hospital for an extended stay, why not opt for the palliative care services offered by our private CHSLD conventionné? Choosing between palliative care at home or a private long-term care facility is difficult for all families. It’s important that all patients, especially the elderly, have the chance to spend the last years or months of their lives in the greatest possible comfort.

The palliative and end-of-life care services offered at CHSLD L.-B.-Desjardins enable your loved one to live in his or her own room and enjoy the presence of family, while being surrounded by highly qualified caregivers and nurses who help him or her obtain quality care and remain as comfortable as possible.

Personal care including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, mobility and companionship. We can also provide other personal care services to meet the specific needs of our residents.

• Assistance around the residence and in their rooms
• Care for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Caregiver relief
• Palliative care
• Incontinence hygiene
• Post-operative care

Nursing Care

Our highly qualified nurses provide many crucial services and are readily available to assist your loved one. Some of the services provided include:

• Wound care
• Mobility training
• Pain managing
• Managing of other symptoms that keep your loved one comfortable
• IV therapy
• Injections
• Dementia care
• Comfort care
• Foot care
• Occupational therapy
• Caring for a person’s ventilator
• Day-to-day chores

Our nursing staff also follows the person’s individualized care plan and can provide constant support and live updates on your loved one’s condition.