Palliative Care in Burnaby
Compassionate In-Home Support from Just Like Family Home Care
When a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, compassionate care can make all the difference. At Just Like Family Home Care Burnaby, we provide personalized palliative care services to help individuals and families find comfort, dignity, and support—right in the familiarity of home.
Our non-medical palliative care team walks alongside clients and their families during a deeply emotional time, offering relief, companionship, and practical help so that your loved one can live with quality, peace, and respect.
What Is Palliative Care in Burnaby?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure. It’s appropriate at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside medical treatments or when curative options are no longer effective.
In Burnaby, many families are choosing in-home palliative care so their loved ones can remain in familiar surroundings, surrounded by people and memories that matter most.
Our Palliative Care Services in Burnaby Include:
1. Comfort & Personal Care
- Gentle assistance with bathing, grooming, and toileting
- Positioning and mobility support to reduce discomfort
- Skin care, oral hygiene, and soothing routines
2. Meal & Hydration Support
Light, nourishing meal preparation tailored to appetite and energy Assistance with feeding, swallowing challenges, or loss of appetite Ensuring hydration in a safe, comfortable way
3. Medication Reminders & Monitoring
- Non-clinical reminders and coordination with family or care team Help managing pain relief and timing of doses
- Observing for side effects and communicating changes
4. Companionship & Emotional Support
- Calming presence to reduce anxiety and loneliness
- Gentle conversation, reading aloud, music therapy, or quiet companionship Support for spiritual and emotional needs, with full respect for cultural preferences
5. Family Respite & Peace of Mind
- Flexible scheduling, including hourly, overnight, or live-in care Respite for family caregivers to rest and recharge
- Regular updates and coordination with loved ones
Why Families in Burnaby Choose Just Like Family Home Care
- Trained, compassionate caregivers with experience in end-of-life care Flexible, custom care plans that adapt to changing needs
- Fully insured and WorkSafeBC-covered caregivers for peace of mind Locally based team serving the Burnaby community with heart
Real Impact: One Burnaby Family’s Story
When Mr. D’s family reached out to us, he was living with advanced cancer and wished to remain in his Burnaby home. Our caregiver team provided daily support with hygiene, meals, companionship, and nighttime comfort. His daughter was able to be his daughter again—not just his caregiver. That made all the difference.
You Are Not Alone
End-of-life care is never easy—but with the right support, it can be meaningful, peaceful, and filled with love. At Just Like Family Home Care Burnaby, we’re here to help you and your loved one through this journey with dignity and warmth.
Reach out to us today or book your free home care consultation.
Let’s create a care plan that supports your family with compassion.