With end of life care from Visiting Angels, families in Nashville, Brentwood and surrounding areas in Tennessee can get the meaningful support they need when a senior loved one is nearing their final days

As a senior nears their final days, stresses can run high. There is a lot of uncertainty that comes with passing away and, sometimes, physical pain as well. Families often feel the emotional toll that losing a loved one takes. They also feel the stresses of planning funerals and getting their loved one’s affairs in order.

At Visiting Angels Nashville, we know that this can be very taxing on everyone involved. This is why we offer our end of life care program, which serves to comfort patients, both physically and emotionally, and to provide support for their families.

How Visiting Angels Nashville Supports Seniors and Families During the End of Life Process

The main focus of end of life care from Visiting Angels Nashville is to provide in-home care to an individual whose illness is terminal, after all life-saving treatments have been attempted. Our caregivers can step in and keep your loved one comfortable throughout their final days of living. The length of time that our care lasts can vary from patient to patient. Sometimes it’s one day, sometimes it’s one year. No matter what the time frame is, we are dedicated to providing quality support for as long or as little as needed.

Our end of life care program provides an array of services when caring for seniors who are nearing the ends of their lives. These include:

• Physical comfort
• Mental and emotional support (for both the patient and their family)
• Daily living, such as housekeeping or running errands
• Assistance with getting personal affairs in order, such as legal and financial matters
• Spiritual support

In addition, our caregivers also offer emotional support and guidance to families. We understand this can be a very difficult time in your life, no matter how many times you've had to go through it. We are here for you and can help you take care of your loved one as much as you need.

Our program does not include hospice care. However, we are happy to work alongside the hospice care staff or other medical professionals. We encourage you to utilize both if you desire. Doing so may provide a more well-rounded care plan that can address medical concerns, comfort, and emotional concerns.

It is very important for families to have a conversation about end-of-life wishes with their loved ones before the worsening of their conditions. This will help ensure that the patient is lucid and gives the instructions they intend to, with as little confusion as possible. Doing this also gives the family enough time to plan. We encourage you to respect and follow all wishes of your loved ones regarding how they want the end of their life to be handled.

If you are interested in learning more about how end-of-life care from Visiting Angels Nashville can help your family during such a difficult time, please contact our Brentwood, TN office at 615-646-1594.