Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

If you have a favourite palliative care resource that doesn't appear here, suggest a resource below.

Financial considerations
Alberta - Saying Farewell: A Guide To Assist You With The Death And Dying Process
This 44-page information booklet can help you make some of the arrangements that will help your family and friends in the... read more...
Compassionate Care Benefits Program: A Critical Analysis
Report of University of Waterloo study now available on-line. read more...
Evaluating Canada's Compassionate Care Benefit: The Perspective of Family Caregivers
A McMaster University School of Geography and Earth Science study now available on-line. read more...
Financial Information for Patients & Families
Outlines important financial information when someone is living with a life-limiting illness. read more...
Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (Homeowner RRAP)
Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (Homeowner RRAP) - is a national  program available for low-income... read more...
It takes a team: Families talk about traveling for care for advanced cancer
This resource is based on families' experiences traveling for care for advanced cancer and is intended to help families who... read more...
Nova Scotia - It's in Your Hands: Legal Information for Seniors and Their Families
Concise and informative guide addresses important topics including Guardianship, Wills, Funeral Planning, Power of Attorney,... read more...
Nova Scotia Necessary Documents Checklist
This is a document developed by the Nova Scotia palliative care program providing a checklist of important documents that... read more...
Planning to Settle the Estate
Important considerations when settling an estate following death. read more...