Families in the San Jose region often pitch in to aid elderly loved ones with chores and other everyday needs, especially if they're living with a long-term health issue. However, seniors in this situation may need professional in-home care to have a good outlook and carry on with their daily activities. In addition, having a caregiver to provide emotional support and comfort can be especially beneficial for coping with health issues.

Fortunately, Visiting Angels San Jose offers in-home palliative care for seniors, so your loved one may get the practical assistance they need with everyday tasks, as well as emotional and spiritual support, from a caring professional. Since 2003, our team has been providing personalized, one-on-one home care services to seniors in San Jose, New Almaden, and neighboring cities in California, allowing them to remain in their homes for as long as possible.

Discover how our home care services can improve your senior loved one's quality of life. Call 408-610-9996 for more information.

Understanding Palliative Care and How It Benefits Seniors in San Jose, CA and Surrounding Areas

The phrase "palliative care," used to describe assistance for those with long-term, chronic diseases, originates from the Latin verb palliare, meaning "to cloak." Palliative care is often compared to end of life care, but unlike end of life care, which is usually only given to people who have less than six months to live, palliative services can be offered to anyone in need of comfort, no matter what their situation is.

You understand the importance of providing assistance with daily duties if you have an aging family member with a chronic disease. But, your loved one needs more extensive, personal care. Your loved one's mental and social health may suffer as a result of their illness. By catering to the psychological, spiritual, and social needs of your loved one, in-home palliative care can provide your loved one with the comprehensive and compassionate support they deserve.

Visiting Angels San Jose provides palliative care to older individuals in the San Jose area who are dealing with a wide range of chronic illnesses, such as COPD, cancer, dementia, CHF, emphysema, liver failure, kidney failure, lung disease, and more. Having a caregiver from Visiting Angels San Jose assist with daily tasks and make sure your loved one is comfortable may alleviate a lot of worry and anxiety for you and your family and help you be there for them when they need you most.

Why Seniors in San Jose, CA and Nearby Areas Choose Palliative Care from Visiting Angels

The palliative care services offered by Visiting Angels San Jose are intended to meet the specific needs of elderly adults with chronic conditions in San Jose and the surrounding communities. With our caregivers' training and experience in non-medical palliative care, we can provide our clients with much-needed comfort and assistance. This means that San Jose families have relied on us to ensure the safety and happiness of their loved ones at home for over two decades.

To supplement the care your loved one receives from their medical team, Visiting Angels offers non-medical assistance. We can collaborate with other care professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, massage therapists, pharmacists, and many more, in order to ensure your loved one gets the all-encompassing support they need to age in place in safety and comfort. If your loved one is receiving care in a facility or in their own home, our caregivers can still keep an eye on them.

When providing in-home palliative care, our professional caregivers focus on the following needs:

Physical

Meeting your loved one's personal care requirements is crucial to ensuring their comfort. When providing in-home care, our caregivers will dress them properly, feed them at the right times, and provide help with getting to and from the bathroom throughout the day.

Social

By offering meaningful companionship in the comfort of their own home, our in-home caregivers may alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation for your loved one. Our caregivers will not only have deep conversations with them, but will also urge them to meet new people in their neighborhood who share their interests.

Emotional

Our mission at Visiting Angels San Jose is to provide meaningful activities for seniors so that they may continue to live the lives they have always imagined. Helping with things like getting dressed and participating in activities they love are just two examples of the many ways we provide help care for their emotional needs.

Spiritual

We strive to assist clients in achieving a sense of optimism and alleviating anxiety, regardless of the severity of their chronic health condition. Our in-home caregivers are able to do this by gradually earning their confidence while showing genuine concern for their needs.

Professional and kind in-home care is what Visiting Angels San Jose is known for. You may relax, knowing that they are being cared for by capable individuals.

Contact our San Jose, CA office if you're ready to start with in-home palliative care. We offer a free in-home consultation for your convenience. Schedule an appointment today!