An aging loved one may require in-home care to preserve independence if they manage a chronic illness or condition. Families may regularly assist their elderly relatives with everyday tasks. However, as seniors continue to age in place at home with chronic health conditions, older adults may require more physical as well as emotional support to maintain their spirits and perform regular daily activities.

Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington provides seniors with in-home palliative care so they can receive compassionate caregiver support for their emotional needs—in addition to helping with everyday tasks. Many senior clients in Lawrenceville, Willingboro, and the surrounding Mercer & Burlington Counties have been able to maintain their independence for an extended period—without having to move out of their homes—due to our home care services. 

To learn how our home care services can benefit your elderly loved one, call us at 609-883-8188

How can Palliative Care benefit seniors in Lawrenceville, NJ, and the nearby area? 

The Latin word palliare, which means "to cloak," is the source of the term "palliative care," which describes support for patients with chronic, long-term illnesses. Palliative care is similar to hospice care. Unlike hospice care, which is typically reserved for patients with a prognosis of six months or less, palliative services are provided to anyone, regardless of their situation. 

Palliative care is offered by Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties to people who have a variety of terminal and chronic conditions, including but not limited to: 

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Cancer
• Dementia
• Emphysema
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, ALS, or Alzheimer's
• Liver failure
• Kidney failure
• Lung disease

If a family member has been fighting a chronic illness for a while, you know how important it is to assist with everyday tasks. What your loved one also may need is more comprehensive, hands-on care. Your loved one's emotional and social well-being might be negatively impacted by their illness. Palliative in-home care can help fill the gap.

Why do families in Lawrenceville, NJ, and the surrounding areas select Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington for palliative care? 

Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington customizes our care plans to meet every client's unique requirements, timetables, and preferences regarding elder palliative care. Our caregivers are trained Certified Home Health Aides; our clients receive complete in-home elder care to live comfortably at home. Many families have depended on our in-home care services for many years.

Please be aware that Visiting Angels does not offer medical care. However, our caregivers will work with your loved one's medical team to provide essential non-medical services.

Our professional caregivers will offer your loved one comfort and support, and will follow instructions from healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, massage therapists, pharmacists, chaplains, and home healthcare providers. Our professional caregivers will observe and assist a loved one, whether in a care facility or at their home.

Our caregivers prioritize the following when offering palliative care:

Physical needs 

Comfort requires attending to your loved one's physical needs. Throughout the day, our caregivers will see that they have plenty to eat, clean clothes to wear, and frequent bathroom breaks. 

Social needs

Caregivers can fulfill seniors' needs for social interaction and prevent loneliness/isolation by providing companionship and conversation, or by taking them somewhere seniors would enjoy socializing—to a senior center, a place of worship, a community event, a local park, or a friend's home, for example.

Emotional needs

As we age, we may become disappointed or depressed because we can no longer do things for ourselves like when we were younger. We may long for a time we enjoyed our hobbies. We at Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington support seniors by helping them maintain their quality of life. Assisting an elder adult with everyday activities such as providing personal care, preparing meals, doing laundry, and participating in their favorite hobbies are instances of this type of support.

Spiritual needs

Restoring our clients' sense of hope and relieving their anxiety is one of our main goals. Our in-home caregivers accomplish this by developing a rapport of trust and demonstrating empathy for seniors' needs.

Visiting Angels palliative care provides peace of mind to families in Lawrenceville, NJ, and the surrounding areas

You and your family will experience less anxiety and stress by having Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties caregivers help with everyday duties and ensure your loved one is as comfortable as possible. You'll have more quality time to spend with your elderly loved one.

Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties provides in-home palliative care so you can feel secure knowing your loved one is in skilled and caring hands. 

Get Started with Home Care from Visiting Angels of Mercer & Burlington Counties

Are you prepared to begin receiving palliative care from Visiting Angels of Burlington & Mercer Counties? Contact our  New Jersey office now!