Dignified End-of-Life & Palliative Care

What is Palliative Care?

According to 2024 Department of Health data, seniors aged 65+ now comprise 20% of Hong Kong's population. Natural physiological decline and multi-morbidity challenges necessitate structured, professional care support to maintain quality of life.

Palliative Care supports patients with terminal illnesses, such as advanced Cancer Care or organ failure. With demand rising 18% annually (HA 2024 Report), more families are choosing the dignity of home-based end-of-life care. When curative treatment is no longer the goal, we shift focus to holistic symptom relief and emotional support. We facilitate Advance Care Planning (ACP) to ensure patient values are respected, providing a peaceful journey and lasting comfort for loved ones.

Benefits of Home-Based Palliative Care

Home palliative care allows terminally ill patients to receive holistic professional care in their familiar home environment. Combining family companionship with professional symptom control relieves physical discomfort while maintaining psychological peace.

15%

Patient depression scores
92%

Elderly and families in HK prefer aging in place
≈ 87%

Satisfaction with symptom control

Data Sources

[1] Areej El-Jawahri, et al. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2017 [2] Hong Kong SAR Government Health Department Report, 2022 [3] The Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical School, 2021

Core Scenarios for Palliative & Hospice Care

In practicing home hospice care, every scenario embodies deep respect for the dignity of life and professional guardianship.

Symptom Management

Our team implements personalised care, such as home pain management and dyspnea (breathing difficulty) relief, maintaining basic comfort in the familiar home environment while preparing the family psychologically.
ACP Implementation & End-of-Life Care

When the condition enters the terminal stage, our nursing team follows the patient's Advance Directives (AD), using minimal medical intervention to uphold dignity. This allows the patient to pass away peacefully at home, accompanied by loved ones.
Bereavement & Family Support

From end-of-life companionship to after-death arrangements, we provide full guidance and grief counselling to help families handle affairs properly and find balance after their loss.

What Does Our Palliative Care & End-of-life Care Include?

When patients choose to spend their final days at home, YDCare transforms the home into a care environment that balances medical professionalism with human warmth through a standardised service framework led by nurses.

Professional Medical Nursing

Comprehensive assessment & care planning led by Registered Nurses
Home management of intractable pain (e.g., subcutaneous morphine infusion)
Non-pharmacological relief for dyspnea (e.g., positioning)
Medication management & guidance
Wound care & skin care
Medical equipment rental & usage guidance
Pre-death 24-hour comprehensive nursing
24-hour emergency medical support

Life & Holistic Support

Dietitian advice
Personal hygiene & daily living assistance
Home environment comfort adjustments
Spiritual & religious support
Respite care for family caregivers

Advance Care Planning

Consultation on Advance Directives (AD)
Communication & decision-making on treatment goals
Assistance with legal documents
Discussion of values & wishes

Bereavement & Support Services

Home-based hospice support
End-of-life companionship at home
Bereavement counselling for families
Follow-up aftercare

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Why Choose YDCare?

In the final stages of life, a familiar home environment provides irreplaceable spiritual comfort. YDCare's nurses possess both medical expertise and deep empathy, helping families face this difficult time with greater composure: