Individuals and their families need to know about the choices they have. At home Palliative care is often provided in people's homes through home care programs. These programs offer professional nursing care and a variety of home support services. Other services may be available in some communities to help people to remain at home. Being at home allows people to remain close to their families and live as normally as possible.
Some people feel that when they are at home they have more freedom to make choices about their care.
There may be situations where people cannot stay at home or choose not to remain at home to receive palliative care. Other options are available. It is sometimes necessary for residents who need more specialized palliative care services to enter hospital. Hospitals are more likely to have specialized palliative care units. In hospitals Some hospitals have specialized palliative care units.