Programs & Services
PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE AT HOME
Nova Home Care provides active and holistic care to meet the various needs of individuals and their loved ones facing significant suffering due to a serious illness, especially those at the end of life, in the comfort of their own home.
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What we offer
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Specialized nursing care, 7 days a week, for clinical assessment and symptom management, including pain control
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Guidance and education for the individual and their family to support them every step of the way
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Psychosocial support provided by our dedicated psychosocial team
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Free respite services, up to 12 hours per week, offered by our specialized home health aides to give caregivers a much-needed break
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Massage therapy, when needed, to bring relief to both patients and their loved ones
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A partenership approch​
​We work in close collaboration with CLSC teams and physicians to ensure a coordinated and personalized care plan.
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Eligibility
Our services are available to anyone in need of palliative or end-of-life care, as well as to their caregivers.​​
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The person must:
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Live within the territory served by Nova Home Care
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Be known to the CLSC
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Have the involvement of a physician
HOME SUPPORT
Nova Home Care provides respite and psychosocial support for caregivers, as well as assistance for individuals living with fragile health, loss of autonomy, or a chronic illness, all free of charge, in the comfort of their own home.
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What we offer
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Psychosocial support, offered individually, for couples, families, or groups, depending on needs.
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In-home respite and assistance services (up to 6 hours per week, in blocks of at least 3 hours), including:
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Help with hygiene and personal care​
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Cognitive and physical stimulation activities
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Assistance with mobility and transfers
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Help with simple meals
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Service Continuity
Service continuity is a priority for our organization. Whenever possible, we ensure that the same home health aide supports the person week after week. Our experienced team evaluates and monitors the needs of both the person receiving care and their caregivers, as well as the home health aides involved. A nurse may also intervene when needed.
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A Complementary Approch
Our care and services complement those provided by the CLSC. They aim to ease the daily lives of individuals living with illness and their loved ones, while promoting their quality of life and autonomy.
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​Eligibility
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No medical referral is required
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The person must live within the territory served by Nova Home Care
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The program is also available to individuals living alone with little or no support network
Service Area
Our services are offered in the territory bordered by:
East: Canadian Pacific Railway
West: 32nd Avenue, Lachine
North: Metropolitain Boulevard
South: St-Lawrence River, including LaSalle, Verdun and Nun’s Island
