ConsidraCare's Palliative Caregivers and PSWs are experienced in providing in-home palliative care to those afflicted with chronic diseases.
Life is full of highs and unexpected turns. When the health of our loved ones takes a serious dip, lack of expertise often leaves family caregivers struggling with the complexities of their conditions, leading to a sense of vulnerability and frustration. Palliative Care at home is a unique approach to senior care that prioritizes the health, comfort, and dignity of the patient while ensuring peace of mind for families.
1 in 3 family caregivers in Canada who are providing palliative care to a loved one report extreme distress.
Palliative Care at home is more than just getting medical attention, it’s keeping your loved ones close while receiving specialized care in the comfort and dignity of your home. In conjunction with end-of-life care, palliative home care is a specialized approach for chronic conditions like cancer, heart disease, chronic lung disease, AIDS, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, and ALS.
Complementing medical therapies, it offers a support system that eases pain and other symptoms, ensuring that every day is as comfortable and meaningful as possible.
In palliative care, symptom control, for both the disease and the therapies, is a priority. For example, chemotherapy drugs can produce nausea and vomiting. Opioids can cause constipation.
Some of the symptoms which palliative care can help manage include:
ConsidraCare can provide palliative care to seniors who need help living at home. We start by understanding the condition of your loved one and building a customized care plan which also includes the daily tasks needed to be performed by our caregivers. The care requirements for palliative patients differ from one individual to another and depends on their condition and history.
Our matching process makes sure that the caregiver is the best person for the job by taking into account things like your loved one’s needs and personality. This allows our caregivers to provide personalised care and companionship.
Our caregivers keep track of your loved one’s vitals using our state-of-the-art app, while keeping you updated on the care delivered in real-time. We check in regularly to update the crareplans and guide the family and caregivers.
Palliative Home Care focuses on providing comfort, symptom management, and emotional support for individuals with serious illnesses. It helps improve quality of life by offering pain relief, mobility assistance, medication management, and psychological support in the familiar surroundings of home.
Palliative Care at Home can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, even alongside curative treatments. Hospice care, on the other hand, is typically for individuals in the final months of life, focusing solely on comfort rather than curative treatments.
End-of-Life Palliative Care includes:
Yes, Palliative Home Care works alongside medical treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or dialysis. It focuses on relieving discomfort, reducing stress, and improving daily function, even when curative treatments are ongoing.
Caregivers provide respite for family members, emotional support, and assistance with daily tasks, allowing families to spend meaningful time with their loved ones without the stress of caregiving responsibilities.
Yes! ConsidraCare provides round-the-clock Palliative Care at Home, ensuring that families have access to support whenever they need it, including overnight and emergency care.
Yes! Many families choose Palliative Care at Home as a comfortable, dignified alternative to hospital care, ensuring their loved ones receive personalized, compassionate support in familiar surroundings.
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