Palliative care

Some strokes are very severe and some people will die after a stroke.

Palliative care is specialised care and support provided at the end of life. Palliative care includes assistance with physical, psychological, social, emotional and spiritual needs. The focus is on quality of life, providing relief from symptoms, pain and stress. Palliative care recognises how important this time is, and helps ensure family and friends can spend precious time together with their loved one.

Palliative care may be provided in hospital, in a palliative care unit or in an aged care home. Palliative care can be provided at home with support from a palliative care team.

Your treating team will talk to you about palliative care if needed.