Certified Palliative Care focuses on seniors’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The program goes beyond what many people think of when they hear "palliative care," providing help and comfort regardless of life expectancy.
While most people use the terms “hospice and palliative care” mutually, these two are different services. Hospice and palliative care have many similarities. At their core, both seek to relieve pain and discomfort. Hospice care, however, is typically reserved for those who are nearing the end of life.
Palliative care at home provides relief of symptoms and stress from serious long-term illnesses and health conditions – during any stage – inside the comforts of home. Palliative home care services foster a sense of peace and well-being, regardless of life expectancy, to enhance quality of life for individuals and their families.
Palliative home care is for individuals who need:
Visiting Angels® has a dedicated, compassionate palliative care at-home program that accomplishes all this and more. The certified program, rooted in a traditional model of palliative care, enriches the quality of life for all clients through specialized, non-medical care and assistance.
Certified Palliative Care is provided through our Life Care Navigation™ collection of senior care services. Life Care Navigation™ also includes end of life care, which can provide your loved one with comforting care and assistance during the end of life process.
The Visiting Angels Palliative Care Certification Program trains caregivers in a philosophy that is supportive, soothing, comforting, and approaches care with a holistic mindset. We approach care with a mission of restoring hope and assisting with healing.
We focus on a wide range of care, including the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of those in our care by addressing:
If you have a loved who needs palliative care services, you will find the care you need through your local Visiting Angels. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about our Certified Palliative Care program and coordinate a meeting with one of our care directors in the comfort of your loved one’s home. We offer customized care plans, the ability to Select Your Caregiver®, and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
I recently had surgery and since I live alone I searched for a home care company that could assist me in my recovery. I was hesitant as I had never previously utilized the services of a home care company. I was more than pleasantly surprised when I contacted Visiting Angels in San Ramon. From the time my call was answered I was met with a caring and knowledgeable staff that answered all of my concerns in a courteous, respectful manner. I made an appointment for their registered nurse to assess my needs as well as provide me with suggestions to make my environment safer. She was amazing, very experienced, kind and walked me through the entire process. Her concern for my comfort was incredible.I required twenty-four hour a day service and never once regretted my choice. For me, customer service, along with the healthcare assistance is vital and all of my expectations were far exceeded. Without reservation I highly recommend Visiting Angels.