As our loved ones get older, they may experience more pain and be uncomfortable as the years go on. While hospice care is in place to provide comfort for those reaching the end stages of life, palliative care services help decrease stress and pain in general. This may be due to a serious health condition or a long-term recovery someone's having from an injury or surgery.

Palliative care in Gastonia, NC, from Visiting Angels Gastonia will give a sense of relief to your loved one, no matter what their life expectancy is. Instead of having to move them to an assisted living facility or nursing home, your senior can remain in the comfort of their own home, where they'll be assisted by our Angels. 

When it comes to senior home care, we're an expert in providing the support your loved one needs to stay in the home they love. Call us at 704-825-3350 for a no-cost consultation to discuss your family's needs and arrange for palliative care.

Client Testimonial: A Fulfilling Experience with Visiting Angels

We’re sure that you’ll love working with our team members but don’t just take our word for it. We have numerous positive reviews online to read, including this one from a previous patient:

"Amy is a super sweet lady who gives her heart to everyone she interacts with. She provides amazing care to her clients and treats everyone with the utmost respect!"

What Palliative Care Includes

We can help with a variety of services at Visiting Angles Gastonia. All of our caregivers undergo extensive training to assist with any non-medical needs you have. We also carefully match each client with the appropriate caregiver, considering their needs and personalities.

Here are some of the ways we can assist your loved one:

• Emotionally - We offer companion care services to help those who may be dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or loneliness.
• Physically - Part of our home care services includes helping with dressing or other mobility issues.
• Socially - Our social care program lets your loved one connect with their friends and families, whether it's online or going to in-person activities.
• Spiritually - Our caregivers can make sure your senior is involved in the religion that's important to them by taking them to their preferred services.

Patients undergoing palliative care immensely benefit from individualized treatment plans. Thanks to our caregivers, we aim to provide the right help while keeping their quality of life intact. Because everyone goes through this differently and has distinct needs, tailoring care to each person is essential. Because of this, we create our care plans for each individual's tastes and needs.

For palliative care, we craft individualized plans of treatment to address each patient's unique requirements. Our method adapts to the evolving needs of your loved one, ensuring that they get the compassionate care they need.

Other Senior Home Care Services We Offer

While palliative care may be your main concern, we urge you to look into our other services as well. Our experienced caregivers have a variety of areas they can help with, such as providing respite care so you can get the break you need while knowing your senior is taken care of.

Many families also choose to opt into our personal care program. This allows us to help your loved one with medicine reminders, meal preparation, meal planning, running errands, and light housekeeping. We can also provide transportation to and from appointments, so you don't have to worry about them missing anything.

We also help with memory care, such as for those patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia. They may need extra assistance with wandering or fall prevention, and we’ll come up with an Alzheimer's care or dementia care program that addresses those needs. Our goal is to have them as safe as possible in their own home. 

How We Build Strong Client-Caregiver Relationships

The effectiveness of in-home care is highly dependent on the caregiver-client connection. 

Building on trust and rapport, this relationship gives older adults a sense of safety, comfort, and support in their day-to-day activities. A person's emotional and social health, as well as their physical needs, can be better satisfied by a close relationship with a caregiver. Caring for clients on a personal level greatly enhances the overall quality of care.

Visiting Angels' top priorities are caregiver selection, training, and client matching. To guarantee that our caregivers have the knowledge and experience to deliver first-rate care, they are subjected to extensive screening and training. When we match seniors with caregivers, we consider their unique characteristics, interests, and requirements to ensure a good fit. This way, clients are sure to receive the individualized attention they require.

How to Get Started with Palliative Care in Gastonia

Are you ready to have your loved one start with our senior palliative care program? We encourage you to call us at 704-825-3350 or fill out our online form to have a team member contact you. Our coordinator will ask you a series of questions to ensure that your senior is a good fit and that we provide everything you’re looking for.

After that, we’ll look at everyone’s schedule and find the best days and times to start coming out to help your loved one out with any tasks they need. We're proud to serve seniors and their families in Shelby, Belmont, Mount Holly, Gastonia, Kings Mountain, Cramerton, and surrounding communities.