The main function of palliative care is to help relieve any pain that one might be having due to illness or injury so he or she may be more comfortable. If your loved one is suffering from a chronic condition, care is available in Colorado Springs, CO.

We understand that this isn’t the easiest time for you or your loved one, but with the right care, things will get better. The ultimate goal of Visiting Angels' palliative care is to provide comfort to your loved one so that he or she may carry on living his or her life without having to be in constant pain.

Here are three important things to know when considering palliative care:

It Is Unlike Hospice Care

Many people often associate palliative care with hospice care, but the two are unlike one another. Even though they both provide comfort, they both aren’t focused on recovery.

Those who are receiving hospice care are terminal, meaning they don’t have much longer to live. For them, hospice care is just temporary relief from the suffering until they pass away. This is unlike palliative care, in which the expectation very well could be a full recovery.

It Meets Emotional Needs

It can be lonely and emotionally draining for your loved one if he or she lives alone in Colorado Springs, Co. He or she may need more than just the physical aspects of palliative care.

While the medical professionals probably do a good job, they simply aren’t as equipped to handle emotional needs like caregivers are.  Visiting Angels - Colorado Springs caregivers can provide the compassionate care you are searching for.

Cost Is Usually Covered

The cost of palliative care is usually covered by insurance companies, and usually at least partly covered by Medicare or Medicaid. This will typically cover home visits from a host of professionals, along with:

• Therapy
• Aides
• Procedures
• Equipment
• Inpatient care
• Prescriptions
• Counseling

Your loved one may be eligible for palliative care in Colorado Springs, CO. if he or she has Medicare Part A. If Part B is what your loved one has, it may cover equipment and services. Medicaid may cover treatment and medicine, along with doctor visits. Visiting Angels services are not typically covered by insurance, and this may vary by provider.

Certified Palliative Care Program

Certified Palliative Care is provided through our Life Care Navigation™ collection of senior care services. Life Care Navigation™ also includes end of life care, which can provide your loved one with comforting care and assistance during the end of life process.

The Visiting Angels Palliative Care Certification Program trains caregivers in a philosophy of care that is supportive, soothing, comforting, and which approaches care with a holistic mindset. We approach care with a mission of restoring hope and assisting with healing.

To do this, we focus on a wider range of care needs, including the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of those in our care.

• We address the physical care needs of seniors by recognizing and responding to signs common among the elderly, providing non-medical care to comfort our clients.
• We address the emotional needs of our clients by adopting a compassionate approach, supporting seniors who may be suffering from depression, loneliness, stress, or anxiety.
• We address the social needs of elderly adults by building relationships with our clients and their families, and by providing those in our care with companionship and conversation.
• We address the spiritual needs of seniors by restoring hope to seniors’ lives, helping them find comfort and relief from age-related difficulties and treating each client with dignity and respect.

Getting Started with Palliative Care Services in Colorado Springs

If you have a loved in need of palliative care services, you will find the care you need through Visiting Angels of Colorado Springs. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about our Certified Palliative Care program and coordinate a meeting with one of our care directors in the comfort of your loved one’s home. We offer customized care plans, the ability to Select Your Caregiver®, and a compassionate, client-centered approach.

Schedule a free care assessment and learn more about our approach to palliative care by contacting Visiting Angels of Colorado Springs today.

Call 719-282-0180 or fill out our online contact form.