People who need palliative care are patients suffering from symptoms of life-threatening illnesses. They could be living with the following:
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Blood and bone marrow disorders
- Alzheimer’s
- Kidney failure
- Parkinson’s
- Cystic fibrosis
- Dementia
- Stroke
But those who receive palliative care are not limited to the above. There are many illnesses that can benefit from palliative care.