Palliative Care Services
Specialized care focused on comfort, compassion, and quality of life.
Patient-Centered Care
Home Health Services
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness with the goal of improving the quality of life for both the patient and their family. Unlike hospice care, which is typically reserved for those nearing the end of life, palliative care can be appropriate for patients at any age and at any stage of a serious or chronic illness. Palliative Care can be provided alongside curative treatment plans for home health patients, ensuring comprehensive support.
Why Choose Palliative Care?
Managing a serious illness can be overwhelming, but palliative care offers numerous benefits, including:
Reduction of Symptom Burden
Expert management of symptoms such as complex pain, nausea, depression, anxiety, difficulty breathing, fatigue, and trouble sleeping.
Focus on Patient and Family
Emphasis on enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their families through compassionate care.
Communication and Coordination
Clear communication regarding treatment options and coordinated care plans with other physicians and specialists.
AAdi’s Comprehensive Palliative Care
At AAdi Home Health & Hospice, our palliative care approach prioritizes the goals and priorities of the patient and their family rather than focusing solely on the prognosis. Our specially-trained palliative care team, which includes nurses and other specialists, works closely with the patient’s physicians to deliver holistic care.
Our Palliative Care Team
Our skilled team is composed of specially trained palliative professionals, including:
- Physicians
- Social Workers
- Chaplains
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Physical and Occupational Therapists
- Psychiatric Nurses
Services Provided by AAdi's Palliative Care Team
Our team provides a range of services to address the comprehensive needs of our patients.
Our holistic and personalized care plan includes:
- Symptom Management: Prescribing treatments to control pain, nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, and other symptoms of serious illness.
- Symptom and Treatment Protocols: Developing comprehensive plans to manage symptoms.
- Community Resources: Connecting patients and families with local resources for additional support.
- Patient Advocacy: Acting as an advocate to ensure the patient’s needs and wishes are respected.
- Family and Patient Communications: Facilitating open and compassionate communication between patients, families, and care teams.
- Advance Care Planning: Assisting with advance care planning to meet all future care needs.
- Emotional and Psychological Support: Helping manage depression, anxiety, or grief.
- Future Planning: Assisting with planning for the future and facing difficult treatment decisions.
- Coordinated Care: Ensuring seamless coordination with other doctors and healthcare clinicians.
- Holistic Support: Providing emotional and spiritual support to both the patient and their family.
Getting Started with Palliative Care
Medicare and other insurance may cover the cost of palliative care under the home health benefit. Patients meeting criteria for hospice may also receive palliative services if appropriate. AAdi Home Health & Hospice will assist you in gaining a referral from a physician or facility and then coordinate the next steps needed to provide the care you need.
Reach Out to Us
If you or a loved one could benefit from palliative care, contact us by phone, text, or email. We’re here 24/7, ready to provide the compassionate support and expert care you need. Let us help you navigate the complexities of serious illness and improve your quality of life.
