A steady, supportive presence at home.
With that support in place, you can focus on what matters most: being present with your loved one.
Here’s how end-of-life care can help:
- Hands-on support – assistance with toileting, bathing, grooming, repositioning, and incontinence.
- A steady presence – companionship, calm reassurance, and someone there during both quiet and busy moments.
- Time for family caregivers – space to rest, step away, or take care of daily needs while knowing your loved one is supported.
- Help around the home – light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and keeping things comfortable as family and friends visit.
Support that honours your loved one—and your family.
End-of-life care is deeply personal. It can be emotional, meaningful, and at times overwhelming. In Markham, ON, our team takes the time to understand what comfort looks like for your loved one. What brings a sense of calm? What helps them feel at ease?We also take time to understand your family—how we can support you, ease the day-to-day, and help you stay present during this time. Because while compassion matters, having steady, reliable support can make all the difference.
Care plans that support comfort, dignity, and connection.
If your family is also receiving palliative or other publicly funded home care services, our Care Pros can work alongside those providers to offer additional support.
While palliative care teams provide important medical services, they are not always present around the clock. In Markham, ON, our Care Pros can help fill those gaps—providing consistent, hands-on support between visits.
End-of-Life Care services include:
- Activities of Daily Living
- Toileting & Incontinence Support
- Cognitive Engagement
- Bathing and Grooming
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Medication Reminders
Trusted in Markham for compassionate end-of-life care at home.
Our trusted Care Pros have been helping families throughout Markham, ON navigate the challenges of end-of-life care since 2020.Proudly caring for communities near you:
Markham, Unionville, Thornhill, Swan Lake Village, Markham Village, German Mills, Thornlea, Cachet, Milliken, Box Grove, Cornell, Greensborough, Raymerville, Buttonville, and Berczy Village
...to name a few.
End-of-life care resources
Looking for more support and resources for care at the end-of-life? Explore helpful resources designed to support you and your family during this time.
End of Life Care FAQs
Yes. This is another need our Markham team sees regularly.
Some families want a loved one to remain at home during their final days but need more support than existing services provide. Home Instead offers end-of-life home care and can provide more extensive assistance based on the individual’s needs.
Our nurse-led model provides clinical oversight throughout the care relationship.
Yes. End-of-life care is one of the areas our Markham office specifically identified as an area of experience.
Our three nurses bring more than 50 years of combined nursing experience, and the nurse-led model means assessments, care planning, Care Pro training, and ongoing quality monitoring remain connected throughout care.
Home Instead also supports Evergreen Hospice, including sponsorship of its gala and other events.
Yes. Home Instead Markham provides end-of-life support as well as live-in and 24-hour care.
Which arrangement is appropriate depends on the person’s needs. Our nurses assess the situation and oversee the care plan, while our team coordinates the level of Care Pro support required.