End-of-Life Care: Providing Comfort and Support

When an individual faces the final stages of their terminal illness, caregivers are available to help with the emotional and physical support they need. Caregivers provide end-of-life care support to the individual and their family during this difficult time. Even though death is a part of our life cycle, it is never easy to see someone you love go. Most people nowadays are choosing to spend their finals day at home, so families need access to a compassionate and patient home care provider for end-of-life care. For some, this process is overlooked or misunderstood during the training process for caregivers and health care providers.

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley provides options for our families during this life transition period. Our care team is trained to keep your loved one comfortable. We do not provide hospice care, but our caregivers work alongside and support your chosen hospice team. Our caregivers are also available to support you and your family during the end-of-life care process, providing a helping hand when needed.

If you want to help your senior loved one, call Visiting Angels Claremont at 603-504-6080. 

What is End of Life Care?

Are you curious about end-of-life care? It is used when a family member has a limited life expectancy illness and needs help with pain and symptoms. Many families choose end-of-life care because it provides support. Without assistance, close family and friends face emotional and physical stress. But with a caregiver from Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, you don't have to go through it alone.

Visiting Angels provides compassionate caregiving services for you and your family during your loved one’s final stages of life; we offer our dedicated levels of support through our Life Care Navigation™ collection of senior care services. Our Practical Care Tips for End-of-Life Care outlines our approach and how caregivers can use these guidelines to support and assist clients and their families. Within these guidelines, we express how Visiting Angels offers a client-focused approach—we provide level care from this model to center care around your loved one’s comfort and well-being. Caregivers provide essential personal home care services to help:

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

We make sure that family and friend caregivers get the help they need. We do meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, shopping, and errands. Our caregivers support family caregivers when they feel overwhelmed, providing emotional support and lending a helpful hand when needed.

End of Life Care Options

When you need end-of-life care support, Visiting Angels is there for you. We would love to help you and your loved one; reach out to your local Visiting Angels for more information any time to talk directly to a team member about setting up an in-person meeting. For more information or to schedule a no-cost meeting with a Visiting Angels care director, call 603-504-6080.