If you seek physical and emotional support for a loved one living with a terminal illness, End of life care can be beneficial. Caregivers offer their experience and skills to clients while also supporting the family unit through this challenging time. 

 

While death is natural and part of the life cycle process, it doesn't mean it's not difficult to go through. There has been an increase in the number of seniors choosing to spend their final days surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of their own homes. This is why it is crucial to provide your loved one with compassionate and supportive End of life care and home care services. 

 

Sadly, this aspect of End of life care is often misunderstood or overlooked when training caregivers and health care providers. Visiting Angels Northern Virginia provides different options of care that help clients and their families during this life transition. Our team of caregivers keeps clients safe and comfortable; our program does not include hospice care; however, we do assist and work alongside a provided hospice team. We will also support you and your family, providing a helping hand whenever you need one.

What is End of Life Care?

When your loved one is diagnosed with a limited life expectancy, they will more than likely require some form of specialized care to address pain and other symptoms -- End of life home care is often the most common solution. Often responsibilities fall upon close family and friends-- if this is where you are at, you should know that you don't have to handle it all on your own. 

 

Visiting Angels Northern Virginia offers our compassionate services from skilled caregivers for your loved ones and those caring for them. We provide a dedicated level of support you need through our LifeCare Navigation™; this is our collection of senior care services. We have outlined our care approach in our Practical Care Tips for End of Life program. This was created to provide caregivers with the information needed to support and assist clients and their families.

 

Under our guidelines, you can see that we use a client-focused approach. We center our care around each client's comfort and well-being. Caregivers provide essential personal home care services to help:

• Minimize pain and other symptoms
• Assist with individual tasks such as dressing, bathing, and daily hygiene
• Alleviate feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety
  

 

We also work to make sure that family and friend caregivers get the respite and assistance they need. Our caregivers assist with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, shopping, and running errands. We think of our team as the anchor that families need when they are feeling overwhelmed.

 

End of Life Care Options

Visiting Angels are there for you when you need compassionate care and support during the End of the life care process. When you look to find the right care agency, we encourage you to reach out to your local Visiting Angels. Our team is waiting patiently to answer any questions you may have, as well as to schedule an in-person meeting with you and a care director. 

 

Ready to get started with End of life care? 

Find your nearest Visiting Angels' home care agency today or CONTACT US to learn more about our services!