Does your loved one need help to cope with the symptoms of a chronic condition? At Visiting Angels, we offer compassionate non-medical palliative care to seniors in Chelsea and the surrounding areas. 

Palliative care is a specialized approach to support and provide relief for individuals with chronic conditions. The goal of this type of care is to enhance their quality of life and offer peace of mind to their families. With input from you and your loved one, Visiting Angels will develop a personalized plan that enhances your loved one’s comfort and overall well-being.

Palliative Home Care Services

We take a holistic approach to palliative care that sets us apart from other providers. Visiting Angels caregivers don’t just help provide relief for physical symptoms, we work to boost your loved one’s overall wellness. Our Angels focus on several different spheres of wellness, including:

• Physical Wellness
  Focus on your loved one’s physical concerns and pain to provide personal comfort.

• Emotional Wellness
  Assist your loved one in overcoming complex emotions, including anxiety, depression, and anger, to instill positivity and a sense of wellness and purpose.

• Social Wellness
  Help your loved one close relationships and provide companionship and meaningful conversation to relieve feelings of loneliness and isolation.

• Spiritual Wellness
  Boost your loved one’s overall sense of inner peace and purpose while helping you and your family find peace of mind during a challenging time.

Although Visiting Angels does not provide medical services, our Angels can help loved one’s medical care team by providing essential non-medical services. We can even provide care for your loved one who is currently living in a nursing home or facility for assisted living near Chelsea MA. For seniors who have limited life expectancies because of their chronic conditions, Visiting Angels also offers a specialized program for end-of-life care.

Palliative Care FAQs

What Is The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care?

Many people make the assumption that palliative care services are only available for those in hospice. However, key differences between palliative and hospice care exist. Hospice delivers services to those with limited life expectancy, while palliative care can be provided any time after the diagnosis of a chronic illness, regardless of a person's life expectancy. 

Are Visiting Angels’ Palliative Caregivers Trained?

Our Visiting Angels Palliative Care Certification Program offers non-medical certification in palliative care to caregivers. This program educates caregivers about delivering compassionate comfort care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of chronically ill individuals with the overall goal of positively impacting their quality of life. Professional caregivers are trained to provide day-to-day comfort and support for your loved one along with other care providers, which may include doctors, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, massage therapists, pharmacists, chaplains, and home health care providers.

What Chronic Conditions Does Visiting Angels’ Palliative Care Address?

Our palliative caregivers can assist seniors in coping with a variety of serious and chronic illnesses, such as:

• Cancer
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Dementia
• Emphysema
• Kidney failure
• Liver failure
• Lung disease
• Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, ALS, or Alzheimer’s

How Does Palliative Care Benefit Family Members?

Having a Visiting Angels caregiver look after your loved one’s personal care needs and ensure they are as comfortable as possible can also help your family’s stress. With your loved one’s needs being met by a professional caregiver, you’ll be able to spend more quality time with your loved one when it matters most. Knowing that we are watching over your loved one can also bring increased peace of mind during times when you cannot be with your loved one.

How Long Can My Loved One Use Your Services?

There is no time limitation for palliative services, which can be used from the time of diagnosis through end-of-life care. Services can be stopped or started at any time.

How Can I Learn More About Visiting Angels’ Services?

If you have a loved one who is living with a chronic condition, contact your local Visiting Angels office to schedule a free in-home care consultation. This complimentary meeting with a caregiver will help you and your family learn more about how we can provide for your loved one's needs and get a clear picture of what a palliative care plan would look like in practice. Get in touch today by giving us a call or using our online contact form.