Family First

REALIZING OUR PLANNED DESIGN

Funding and support from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is enabling Bridgepoint Active Healthcare to respond to the growing needs of our health care system and realize the hospital’s original vision and design. The previously unoccupied 10th floor is now home to the Albert and Temmy Latner Family Palliative Care Unit. Featuring large private rooms and a seasonal rooftop therapy garden, the unit will also have a dedicated volunteer program enhancing the social supports for families.

CIRCLE OF CARE PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS LEND COMFORT AND SUPPORT DURING DIFFICULT TRANSITIONS

Many people experiencing terminal illness would prefer to spend their final days at home, but end-of-life care is often more than most families can manage on their own. A partnership between Circle of Care and Sinai Health’s Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care allowed more than 1,000 Personal Support Workers (PSWs) access to training to help patients and families cope with these difficult transitions at home. Palliative care experts from Sinai Health provided insights on nutrition, pain management, family support and what to anticipate during the final hours of life in order for PSWs to better assist families in fulfilling their wish to spend their last days together in the comfort and privacy of their homes.