If your elderly relative manages a chronic illness or condition, they may require in-home palliative care to preserve independence. Durham's elderly population, which lives alone, usually receives regular assistance with everyday tasks from their relatives. Nonetheless, elderly individuals managing a chronic health condition frequently require more emotional support and comfort to maintain their spirits and continue their daily activities.

Thankfully, Visiting Angels of Durham provides senior palliative care in-home, so your loved one can receive the emotional and spiritual support of a compassionate caregiver in addition to helping with everyday tasks. Seniors in Durham, Leasburg, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding Durham and Person Counties have been able to preserve their independence for an extended period without leaving their homes thanks to home care services provided by our organization. 

To learn how our home care services can benefit your elderly loved one, call us at 919-321-2159! 

How Can In-Home Palliative Care Benefit Seniors in Durham and the Entire Region?

The Latin word palliare, which means "to cloak," is the source of the term "palliative care," which describes support for patients with chronic, life-long illnesses. Palliative care is similar to hospice care, but unlike hospice care, which is typically reserved for patients with a prognosis of six months or less, palliative services are provided to anyone, regardless of their situation.

Palliative care is offered by Visiting Angels of Durham to persons in Person County and the surrounding areas who are suffering from a variety of terminal and chronic conditions, including but not limited to: 

• COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Cancer
• Asthma
• Failure of the congestive heart (CHF) 
• Alzheimer's disease
• Lung conditions 
• Renal failure 
• Failure of the liver 
• Neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, ALS, and Parkinson's

If you have an elderly loved one who has been fighting a chronic illness for a while, you know how important it is to help with everyday tasks. But what your loved one needs is more comprehensive, hands-on care. Your loved one's emotional and social well-being might be negatively impacted by their illness as well. By attending to your loved one's psychological, spiritual, and social needs, palliative care helps close the gap.

You and your family may experience much less anxiety and stress if a caregiver from Visiting Angels of Durham is available to help with everyday duties and ensure your loved one is comfortable. You'll have more time to spend with your elderly loved one during the critical moments if you hire a professional caregiver to look after them. Bonus: Whenever you have to be apart from your loved one, you can unwind more.

Why Select Visiting Angels of Durham for Palliative Care? 

Visiting Angels of Durham customizes our care plans regarding elder palliative care to meet every client's unique requirements, timetables, and preferences. Our caregivers are trained and certified in non-medical palliative care, so our clients receive the complete in-home palliative care they require to live happily and comfortably at home. As a result, many Durham families have depended on our in-home care services for many years.

Please be aware that Visiting Angels does not offer medical care; our caregivers will work with your loved one's medical team to provide essential non-medical services. Our skilled caregivers will offer your loved one comfort and support daily, working with other healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, massage therapists, pharmacists, chaplains, and home healthcare providers. Your loved one, whether in a care facility or at home, can be watched by our caregivers.

During the palliative care process, our caregivers concentrate on:

Physical needs

Comfort requires attending to your loved one's physical needs. Throughout the day, our caregivers will see that they have plenty to eat, clean clothes to wear, and frequent bathroom breaks.

Social needs

Your loved one can fulfill their need for social interaction and prevent loneliness and isolation with the assistance of our in-home caregivers by actively conversing and participating in worthwhile activities with other community members. Through digital tools and platforms, our Social Care program may help your loved one maintain meaningful relationships with friends and family and offer stimulating conversation and companionship.

Emotional needs

Our mission at Visiting Angels of Durham is to support older adults in Durham and the surrounding communities in maintaining their quality of life and participating in worthwhile activities. Helping a loved one with everyday activities like getting dressed and participating in their favorite hobbies are a couple of instances of this type of support. 

Spiritual needs

Our primary goals are restoring our clients' hope and relieving their anxiety. Our in-home caregivers accomplish this, among other things, by developing a rapport of trust and demonstrating empathy for their needs. 

With Visiting Angels of Durham's in-home care, you can relax knowing your loved one is in capable and caring hands.

Contact Visiting Angels Durham, NC

Are you prepared to begin providing in-home palliative care? Contact our Durham, NC office immediately to arrange a free in-home consultation!