When an elderly loved one has a medical condition that is serious or life-threatening, palliative care services offered through Visiting Angels of Springfield can be a great help.

Often referred to as supportive or comfort care, the purpose of our palliative services is to improve the client’s quality of life and help them feel comfortable despite living with a long-term health issue. Our in-home senior care services focus on helping seniors and their families in Springfield, Republic, Hollister, Branson, Ozark, Nixa, and surrounding communities in MO cope with the symptoms and fears of their medical condition. By helping seniors manage symptoms, palliative care often improves their ability to tolerate medical treatments and their ability to recover. This type of comprehensive approach to home care also addresses any social, psychological, or spiritual issues that come up during this time.

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Understanding Palliative Care and How It Can Benefits Seniors in Springfield, MO and Surrounding Areas

Families in Springfield and surrounding communities find palliative services to be of great help in making their loved ones more comfortable and ensuring they maintain the highest level of quality of life. Here are the main points every senior and their family should understand about palliative care.

Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care the Same?

This is where many people are confused. While both palliative and hospice care are designed to support and comfort the patient, most hospice programs are set up to help patients who have a terminal illness and are not expected to live another six months. However, palliative care does not have the same restrictions, so it can be provided regardless of the individual's life expectancy.

How Can In-Home Palliative Care from Visiting Angels of Springfield Help Seniors?

When an elderly loved one is very ill, the entire family suffers. However, they remain an important part of the person’s essential care and may need assistance in handling the changes they are experiencing because of the diagnosis. Home care providers from Visiting Angels of Springfield help family members adjust to any extra responsibilities they are now facing while still meeting their normal obligations. Furthermore, emotional issues can be addressed, and social support provided.

Research consistently shows seniors benefit when they take advantage of palliative care services. When a loved one’s symptoms are controlled, and they have an outlet for their emotions, they tend to have a better experience overall. Both their physical symptoms and quality of life are improved because of this care.

Additional benefits include:

• Our caregivers focus solely on your loved one's health AND happiness
• We will be there when you need us most - all our essential care plans are based on your schedule
• Whatever additional home care services you need it comes included
• With our help, seniors typically visit doctors less because we focus on our clients' comfort and happiness
• We offer a comprehensive approach to palliative services that not only focus on physical comfort, but also the mental, social, and spiritual well-being of our clients
• Our caregivers can assist seniors with managing symptoms of chronic conditions, allowing them to maintain their independence 

When is the Right Time to Get Started with Palliative Care?

Families often put off contacting a senior care agency until the loved one’s condition has advanced. However, palliative care may begin when the patient is first diagnosed. For instance, it can be of great help to a cancer patient who is having trouble voicing their emotions regarding the diagnosis, the treatment they are undergoing, the uncertainty they are facing, and more. As our home care specialists can address all issues that arise and work with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic in-home care to the care recipient, their quality of life improves.

Learn More About Palliative Care from Visiting Angels of Springfield

Contact Visiting Angels of Springfield today to learn more about palliative care and how it may be of help to your loved one in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Branson, or the surrounding area. Our essential home care services are here to help in any way we can.

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