
Palliative Care in Medford, MA
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What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is a distinct type of care that can be provided at any time after the diagnosis of a chronic illness; be it the same week or the last months of life. That said, palliative services can also be stopped or started at any time as symptoms evolve.The list of chronic illnesses that our caregivers are trained to assist with include:
- Cancer
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Emphysema
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Lung disease
- Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, ALS, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease
Benefits of Palliative Care at Home
The biggest advantage of having a trained caregiver by you or your loved one’s side is that it can significantly reduce the stress and anxiety felt during an otherwise overwhelming experience. Our certified Palliative Care program adheres to a holistic approach geared toward addressing 4 primary aspects of an individual’s well being at home:Physical Health - We acknowledge physical concerns and provide comfort.
Emotional - We instill positivity and a sense of purpose.
Social - We develop a meaningful connection through companionship and thoughtful conversation to relieve loneliness and isolation.
Spiritual - Caregivers contribute to the individual’s overall sense of inner calm while simultaneously helping families find peace of mind during a challenging time.
In-Home Palliative Services for Chronic Conditions
Visiting Angels’ caregivers in Medford must earn non-medical training through a unique Palliative Care Certification that they use to support physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of chronically ill individuals.If you or your loved one lives with a chronic condition, contact our local Visiting Angels home care agency to discuss a plan for in-home palliative care.
Serving Medford, Malden, Melrose, Arlington, Belmont, Waltham, Lynn and Saugus, MA
Visiting Angels MEDFORD, MA
1 City Hall MallMedford, MA 02155
Phone: 781-395-0023
Fax: 781-395-0025