Compassionate Palliative Care: Enhancing Comfort and Quality of Life
Chronic illnesses and extended recoveries can be a challenge for anyone to adjust to. As you learn to move forward and navigate your illness within the context of daily life, Village Caregiving is here to provide extended comfort care. Our palliative care services focus on helping you live your life the way you want to while managing the symptoms of your condition that may keep you from doing so. Our experienced caregivers are committed to supporting you every step of the way and ensuring you can live comfortably in your own home.
What Is Palliative Care?
- In-home support for serious illness
- Addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Available at any stage of life
Palliative care is one form of home care service designed for individuals with serious illnesses that significantly impact their daily lives. The goal of palliative care is to enhance the quality of life through the support and assistance of trained professionals. Hospice care is often associated with palliative care, but the two are distinct services. Hospice care is designed for people nearing the end of their lives — usually those with less than six months to live. People with palliative care services, though, can still have many years of life left, and their team works with them to help them make the most of every one.
Village Caregiving’s at-home palliative care team is especially focused on improving your quality of life and giving you the support you’ve been looking for physically, emotionally and spiritually. We also invite your family caregivers to collaborate with us, allowing us to work together to make informed decisions about your future care.
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Who Benefits From Palliative Care?
Palliative care is for more than seniors — anyone who has a serious illness that affects their daily lives can benefit from professional intervention, including:
- Adults with cancer, heart disease, dementia, lung disease and other chronic conditions.
- People who regularly experience pain, fatigue, shortness of breath and other distressing symptoms.
- People with a serious illness who want to improve their quality of life.
- Patients and their families who seek emotional and spiritual support.
Our Palliative Care Services: A Holistic Approach
Village Caregiving’s in-home palliative care services are carefully curated to enhance your comfort and independence. Every client who chooses us receives a personalized care plan tailored to their specific needs. Following an initial consultation, we will send experienced caregivers to assist you through nonmedical care services, including:
Symptom Management
At the start of your palliative care, our primary focus is understanding your most pressing symptoms and how they affect your lifestyle. If there are nonmedical ways to address them, such as stretching, we can help you complete them. We also provide medication reminders so you stay on track with your regimen.
Emotional Support and Companionship
Palliative care is about more than pain management, though. We address all aspects of your well-being to help you live life to the fullest. As your companion, we want to learn more about you and how your illness may also affect your mental state. We are here to be your shoulder to lean on and an extension of your support system every day.
Spiritual Support
Palliative care is not the same as end-of-life care, but it can still serve as a wake-up call for many, especially those with a spiritual or faith-based inclination. We respect your beliefs and do everything we can to assist you in religious practices or help you find the spiritual truth you seek.
Personal Care Services
Chronic pain can add challenges to every part of your life, including bathing and dressing yourself. Our caregivers are prepared to assist you with toileting and personal hygiene, helping you feel your best.
Nutrition Services
Good nutrition is more important than ever when you have a serious illness. Our meal preparation services help ensure you get balanced nutritional support from your food.
Light Housekeeping
When your illness keeps you from managing household tasks like laundry, sweeping and doing dishes, we are prepared to complete light house chores so you can continue living comfortably.
Transportation
Many people’s illnesses prevent them from driving or leaving their house without assistance. When you have one of our caregivers, they will make sure you can get to the store, doctor’s appointments and anywhere else you want to be.
Healthcare Coordination
We work with the doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals on your care team so that we can help you stick to your regimens and serve as a contact point to keep everyone informed.
Safety Monitoring
Our team undergoes fall safety prevention training so that we can help keep you safe in your home and beyond.
Respite Care
If you are a family caregiver providing palliative care, we will collaborate with you and offer a much-needed break so you can manage your life while we take care of your loved one.
Village Caregiving Puts Patients and Families First
At Village Caregiving, our mission is simple. We want to help you keep your heart at home by delivering the non-skilled care services you need to remain there comfortably. Whether you are a family caregiver needing support or a person looking for help in managing daily tasks, our team is available 24/7 to deliver:
Experienced, Compassionate Caregiving
We are committed to you and your needs and assist with empathy at the forefront of every practice and decision.
Holistic, Personalized Services
Your care plan is unique to your preferences, illness and needs, and it works to address challenges in every area of your life.
Around-the-Clock Flat Rates
Whether you require daily support or extra help on nights, weekends and holidays, our flat pricing rate remains the same, ensuring care is accessible on your timeline. We can be with you for a few hours every day or offer 24/7 care, depending on your comfort care requirements.
Learn More About In-Home Palliative Care Today
Find personalized palliative care for seniors and others at Village Caregiving today. If you or your loved one finds managing their symptoms challenging, our caregivers want to get started as soon as possible to help you lead a fuller, more comfortable life. Reach out online to learn more about how it works or contact us at 304-962-5877 to schedule your evaluation.
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