The Saskatchewan Palliative Care Association mandate is to promote the philosophy and principles of palliative care. Palliative Care is a program of active compassionate care which focuses on improving the quality of life for the dying person. The Association's mission is to strive toward achieving comfort and peace for persons across Saskatchewan who are living and dying with a terminal illness.
Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team of trained caregivers.
This ensures that skilled and sensitive care which meets individual physical, psycho-social and spiritual needs is given to every dying person and his or her family. The Association solicits, receives, and disburses funds for its activities. Members of the public are invited to participates Contributions may be made directly to the Association. Membership will ensure that you receive the newsletters and other mailouts from both the provincial and national associations. By improving the quality of life, palliative care enables individuals who are terminally ill to live out their remaining time as complete and whole persons.