Palliative care alleviates suffering by attending to the whole person—mental, emotional, social, and spiritual—in the context of long-term medical conditions. At Visiting Angels Pottstown, our certified palliative care in Pottstown, PA, helps seniors and their loved ones feel better. 

Although distinct, palliative and hospice care are often mistaken for one another. Palliative care can be started at any point after a chronic illness diagnosis, regardless of life expectancy, in contrast to hospice care, which is reserved for people who are close to death. 

If this service sounds like something you'd like for your loved one, call us at 610-906-1924 or fill out our online form to learn more about our senior home care services.

Client Testimonial: A Fulfilling Experience with Visiting Angels

We know it’s a big decision to choose a caregiver for your loved one, which is why we encourage you to read our many positive reviews online, such as this Google review:

"We have been with Visiting Angels for 8 years. They made our dad very comfortable as he was in the last stage of dementia and took great care of our mom by attending to all her needs."

Our Holistic In-Home Palliative Care Services 

What sets Visiting Angels apart from other providers is our Certified Palliative Care program, which takes a holistic approach. Our caregivers attend to all aspects of well-being through our in-home palliative care services, including mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. 

On a more physical level, we ease pain and discomfort so people can relax. On an emotional level, we advise on how to deal with difficult emotions like anger, sadness, and worry so your loved one can feel better and find their purpose. We form strong relationships to fight loneliness and isolation. 

From a spiritual perspective, we help bring inner calm and purpose while easing the burdens of worry for families going through challenging circumstances.

Although we do not provide medical treatment, our caregivers will work alongside medical staff to provide your family member with the necessary non-medical assistance.

Complementary Palliative Care Services

Our team can provide many more services in addition to palliative care to create a personalized plan for your loved one. We can have caregivers come over for a few hours each week or provide service 24 hours a day so someone is always with them.

Some of the services we offer include the following:

• Personal care for seniors that assists with daily living activities, like using the bathroom, showering and getting ready for the day. 
• Companion care that provides meaningful relationships and joyful companionship to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation. 
• Transitional care that helps your loved one avoid rehospitalization. 
• Alzheimer's care that keeps your senior safe and comfortable in a familiar environment. 
• Dementia care that helps your loved one manage challenges with memory loss. 
• End-of-life care that keeps your senior comfortable. 
• Fall prevention that reduces the risks of slips, trips and falls. 
• Respite care that provides a temporary break for family caregivers. 

The caregiver-client relationship is critical to effective home care for older adults, and each client and caregiver must be a good fit. To promote solid relationships, caregivers are carefully selected, extensively trained, and matched with clients.

We evaluate references and assess interpersonal skills thoroughly as part of our hiring process. Your loved one will be paired with a caregiver who shares their interests and has compatible personality traits to guarantee a strong bond.

Request a Free, In-Home Consultation for Palliative Care Today

Are you curious about how palliative care services can support your family member? Call us at 610-906-1924 or fill out our online form to learn more. 

We will thoroughly assess your needs, check your loved one's eligibility, and address any questions you have. If you decide to proceed, we'll send you our client service agreement and work closely with a caregiver to create a personalized care plan for your elderly loved one, then start providing care.

We look forward to meeting you and your family, so don’t hesitate to contact us today!