Talking about death and the process of dying is not something that comes easily to most people, particularly when it hits close to home. It is a discussion that can be filled with deep emotions as we come to terms with the fact that our elderly loved one needs or will soon need end-of-life care services to assist with their late-stage care needs.  

Visiting Angels Riverside County offers compassionate home care services designed to provide comfort and support to loved ones and their families during this difficult time.

In this post, we will answer your questions about end-of-life care and discuss the various options available to you and your loved one.

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End-of-Life Care in Riverside County, CA

In the final stages of life, people often need a helping hand and a shoulder to lean on. While the level of care needed will vary from person to person, most people benefit from caregivers who can help improve the quality of their last days by maximizing their comfort, helping them manage pain, and who can be there for them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

What is end-of-life care?

End-of-life care involves the support and medical care given during the time surrounding death. This type of care does not focus on curing the illness but on providing comfort, alleviating pain, and addressing psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The goal is to help individuals live as well as possible until they die and to help families and caregivers during this time and afterward.

How can a professional caregiver help with end-of-life care?

Because this can be a difficult time for the family, having a professional caregiver handle their essential personal care needs, such as bathing and dressing, as well as helping with the shopping, meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping, can free up the families to spend their time with their loved one. While this is a difficult time, it is best spent quietly with the family, reminiscing, laughing together, comforting them, and reminding them how much you love them.

Does my loved one need to be in a nursing home to receive end-of-life care services?

No. The caregivers at Visiting Angels Riverside County can provide your family with professional, non-medical assistance at home, offering a helping hand where needed. While our program does not include hospice care, our services are intended to complement hospice services and can be provided in an assisted living facility, nursing home, in the hospital, or at home.

I am a family caregiver. Can a Visiting Angels caregiver provide me with temporary relief so I can take care of my other responsibilities?

Yes, Visiting Angels offers respite care services to provide help while you or your family members need a break. Respite care is designed to be flexible and gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your loved one is being properly cared for in your absence. This program helps reduce the risk of caregiver burnout by reducing the workload and giving caregivers a chance to rest and take care of themselves and their other responsibilities.

Trust Your Loved One’s End-of-Life Care to a Visiting Angels Caregiver

Visiting Angels has been a leading provider of senior home care since 1998. Our care professionals are carefully vetted, selected, and trained to provide the help and support needed during the final stages of life so that you and your family can spend meaningful time with your elderly loved one.

Learn More About Visiting Angels End-of-Life Care Services

To schedule a free, no-obligation, in-home consultation with our care coordinator, give us a call at (951) 727-4357 or fill out the Contact Us form to request more information.