Palliative Care
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative Care, not to be confused with Hospice/end of life care, aims to assist with managing difficult-to-control symptoms, that may include pain, nausea, anxiety, and stress that an individual dealing with a chronic or life-threatening illness may experience in conjunction with the traditional medical care the patient may be receiving.
Palliative Care supplements medical treatment and if needed, allows for a smooth transition between home health and hospice services when goals of care may have changed.
Our Palliative Care is a specialty program structured under the umbrella of our Home Health Services. This provides patients and families who qualify for this additional support the excellent services available through home health in addition to an experienced palliative care nurse and social worker who work alongside the care team with the goal of enhancing quality of life and outcomes through the individualized Plan of Care.
This team of experts - from multiple medical specialties, including the patient’s PCP, and/or specialists, if any - work together to address the complex needs of the patient and his or her family members. They collaborate to develop and execute a comprehensive care plan aimed to treat the whole individual by offering medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
What type of illnesses is palliative care appropriate for?
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Heart Disease/CHF
Chronic Liver Disease
Respiratory Disease/Failure
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Renal Disease/Failure
Alzheimer’s Disease
Some examples of common symptoms for why people seek palliative treatment:
Shortness of Breath
Nausea/Vomiting
Pain
Anxiety
Depression
Care centered around your goals
River Valley Home Health & Hospice provides high quality health care through individualized, compassionate service. At the heart of care services, you will find a deep appreciation and understanding of the special needs of our more mature patients. We believe strongly in the dignity and value of the human soul. All of our services focus on quality care and quality of life. Palliative Care is covered 100% by Medicare.
A treatment plan that works for you
Each person who works for River Valley Home Health & Hospice provides important and necessary skills that help promote your well-being. Our team of quality nurses, aides, therapists, and others, all serve a vital role on our team. As we work together with your physician, our strategy is to develop a plan of care that will maximize your independence and quality of life. Each plan is unique and each patient’s success is measured and celebrated.
Teamwork means success
We also know it takes a team to be successful, and that team includes:
your physician
our professionals – nurses, therapists and aides
the patient, his/her caregiver and family
Each member of the team shares responsibility and contributes to the treatment plan, to delivering the highest quality services with compassion and respect.
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