When your loved one is facing the end stages of a terminal diagnosis, private care can be an invaluable addition to hospice and family support.
If a loved one is facing the final stages of a terminal illness, private home care is an often-overlooked supplement to hospice, either with home health aides, registered nurses, or a combination of the two. By providing continuous bedside care and comfort measures, private home care allows your family to be family and engage in meaningful interactions during your loved one’s final days. In addition to their clinical expertise, our experienced caregivers can also employ alternative techniques such as music therapy, massage, and aromatherapy. In some situations, it may only be a few days when additional care is needed. At other times, it might be for several weeks. Some of the ways we can help:
- Manage all pain and anxiety symptoms promptly by administering prescribed medications without having to wait for the hospice nurse.
- Providing comfort measures such as repositioning, adjusting pillows, and changing bed linens.
- Prevent dry mouth with the frequent use of glycerin swabs.
- Educate family about the ongoing physical changes, while also offering emotional support.
- Provide a compassionate human connection by sitting by their side and holding their hand
- Facilitate goodbyes to loved ones, whether in person or remotely.
We believe that every person’s end-of-life experience should be approached with the utmost of dignity, respecting the individual’s wishes as well as their cultural and religious beliefs. With or without the presence of family, we are an invaluable option that has comforted many for decades.