The difference between palliative care and Hospice Care

Adm1n — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 01:07:27 +0000

What Is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a program that aims to ease pain and help with other problems if your illness is serious but not considered to be life-threatening for now.

It helps people live with the symptoms of long-running things such as cancer, kidney disease or AIDS, or with the side effects of the treatments.

Palliative medicine doesn’t replace other treatments. It’s an addition that helps you and your family deal with things such as nausea, nerve pain, or shortness of breath.

What Is Hospice Care?

This is for people who have learned from doctors that they are not expected to recover from their condition. It’s about easing pain and helping families prepare for the end of life. Palliative care is part of that, but it’s just one part.

People in hospice care generally are expected to have less than 6 months to live. They’re often at home, where family members and professional caregivers look after them. But you could also choose a specialized center for hospice care. It’s also offered at many nursing homes and hospitals.

This kind of care can involve not only doctors and nurses, but family members, clergy, counselors, or social workers who can address the grief of dying and emotions (such as anger, sadness, or regret) that often come with it.

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Elderly Home Care

Adm1n — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:10:16 +0000

Your loved one has made the decision to stay in their own home.

You may be concerned and have questions and reservations about their choice.

At Van Isle Home Care, we understand that it is difficult when your loved one makes a choice that you may not agree with.

We know that you want the best for your spouse, parent or loved one. It is important for you to understand that moving your parent into a home, may give you peace of mind. But does that guarantee that they will not fall or that they will be happier and safer.

Sometimes the familiarity of an elder’s environment is the safest place they can be. If your loved one has let their wishes be known as to their long term care, it is important to try and respect and support the decision of care at home as an option. It may very well improve their quality of life and increase their longevity.

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