Palliative Care in Springfield, MA
Palliative care is a type of care that supports and provides relief for clients with chronic conditions by managing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. The goal of this care is to improve the individual's quality of life and provide comfort and assurance for the family.
Palliative care differs from hospice in that it can be provided any time after the diagnosis of a chronic illness, throughout treatment, irrespective of life expectancy.
Palliative Care Services at Home in Springfield, MA
At Visiting Angels West Springfield, our Certified Palliative Care program uses a more holistic approach compared to other providers. Caregivers focus on a comprehensive scope of needs:
- Physical. The focus is on physical concerns and relieving discomfort.
- Emotional. A caregiver provides support for the client's wellbeing and the multitude of emotions that come with the conditions, including anxiety and depression.
- Social. Companionship and a sense of belonging is important for those with chronic conditions who often feel isolated and alone.
- Spiritual. Caregivers help provide inner peace to the individual and their loved one during this difficult time.
*Palliative care helps those suffering from chronic conditions in general, regardless of the client's life expectancy. Care plans can be paired with End-of-Life Care services as well.
Palliative Caregivers at Visiting Angels West Springfield
We offer a Palliative Care Certification program for our caregivers that earns them a non-medical certification. The program educates caregivers about delivering compassionate comfort care through providing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual comfort in order to improve clients' quality of life. Our palliative caregivers can work alongside medical staff such as nurses, doctors, and therapists. Our caregivers can provide palliative care in clients' homes, at the hospital, or if they reside in facilities such as nursing homes and assisted/independent-living communities.
We take pride in providing compassionate, personalized home care to the Springfield area. During the initial consultation with our clients and their family members, we will discuss a care plan to map out the unique needs of our individual clients. You're able to combine palliative care with our other service types, such as respite care or dementia care, depending on what he or she needs. After we develop a plan, our staff will hand-pick a caregivers for your loved one to get the best match possible!
What Chronic Conditions Are Addressed?
Palliative care assists clients coping with all sorts of conditions including cancers, heart failure, kidney or liver failure, lung disease, Parkinson's, ALS, and dementia or Alzheimer's.
How Long Can an Individual Use Palliative Care Services?
There is no time limit. Caregivers can help from the time of diagnosis through end-of-life. As symptoms change, service plans can be reworked and altered.
How Can I Get Started With Visiting Angels West Springfield?
If you have a loved one dealing with a chronic illness, disease, or condition, an HHA/CNA from Visiting Angels West Springfield might be a blessing to your family.
Start by calling our office at (413) 733-6900 where you can take with an office staff member about palliative care and our other service types. You can also request contact by going to our contact page and filling out the online form. From here, you'll schedule a no-obligation, free-of-cost consultation with a member of our office staff. During this meeting in the comfort of your own home, we will meet you and your loved one and discuss his or her needs and establish a care plan. Then, we will match your loved one with a caregiver and schedule services.
Visiting Angels West Springfield serves seniors, disables adults and veterans living in the Greater Springfield/Westfield area of Western Massachusetts: Southampton, Holyoke, Southwick, Westfield, Montgomery, West Springfield, Agawam, Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Ludlow, Chicopee, and Wilbraham.
Serving West Springfield, Springfield, Westfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, and Hampden County, MA
Visiting Angels WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
33 Westfield St. #1West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: 413-733-6900
Fax: 413-733-4600