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End-of-Life Care/Palliative Care2025-03-13T14:43:24+00:00

End-of-Life Care/Palliative Care

A Dignified Final Journey In Home Surroundings

What is End-of-Life/ Palliative Care?

End-of-life care offers comprehensive support for individuals in the final phase of their life. It is a specialised form of palliative care, specifically dedicated to the last weeks and days of an individual’s life. The primary focus is on ensuring comfort and dignity, facilitating a peaceful transition. While some choose hospitals, hospices, or nursing homes for their final days, there’s a growing preference for end-of-life care at home. This option allows individuals to spend their remaining time in the familiar surroundings of their home, surrounded by loved ones.

Many end of life patients prefer to live their last days at home, in familiar surroundings, with their family and loved ones by their side. Connected Health offers essential domiciliary support and palliative care to help you and your family make this decision.

Options for End-of-Life Care with Connected Health

Connected Health provides various options for personalised end-of-life support at home. Our bespoke end-of-life care ensures a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of you or your loved one. A customised care package is created, featuring an expertly trained caregiver whom you feel most comfortable with. When you reach out to our team, our home care specialists will guide you through the available options for your family. Additionally, we can arrange a face-to-face meeting with your local Connected Health care manager to discuss and plan the best care solution.

We will work with you to create a plan for your end-of-life care. The domiciliary service we provide will be customised to your needs and preferences. We respect and value each person’s spirituality and always uphold their right to be cared for with maximum dignity during this difficult time.

Our team will collaborate with healthcare professionals and other people involved in your care or your loved one’s care to manage the symptoms, preserve dignity, and maximise comfort.

You can trust our compassionate and specially trained team to be there for you every step of your journey.

  • Personal choices and opinions upheld | Connected Health places the choices and opinions of clients at the centre of all care provided.
  • Communication is open and sensitive | The client’s family and friends are informed about all options and resources that they have to participate in regarding care planning.
  • The care is person-centred and sensitive | We consider the wishes, priorities, and circumstances of the client and their family members and friends.
  • Carers are fully trained and experienced | All of our care assistants have been trained in end-of-life care.

Our team will collaborate with your health professionals and others involved in your care to manage your symptoms, preserve dignity, and work hard to ensure you and your loved ones are as comfortable as possible.

How Connected Health’s End-of-Life Palliative Care Supports You

At Connected Health, we prioritise designing our care and support around your unique needs.

Bespoke Palliative Care

Our palliative care service is crafted to meet your specific needs, ensuring you and your family can make the most of your time together in the place you feel most comfortable – your home.

Sensitivity and Respect

Our live-in carers, expertly trained and carefully matched based on your requirements, approach their tasks with sensitivity and respect. They are proficient in handling domestic and personal tasks to assist you seamlessly.

Short Notice Care

Understanding the urgency that may arise, we acknowledge that you or your loved one might require care at short notice. Our commitment is to have you back home with care in place swiftly.

Symptom Management

For you and your family to cherish meaningful time together, our carers are trained to ensure you or your loved one are as comfortable and pain-free as possible, managing and alleviating any symptoms.

Medication Assistance

Our live-in carers are well-versed in assisting with ordering and collecting any required medication, specialising in caring for individuals with various medical conditions.

Companionship

Beyond medical care, we offer companionship and compassion throughout your care journey. Rest assured that you or your loved one will be in caring hands, providing peace of mind.

To find out more about how Connected Health can professionally support you or your family with dignified end of life care, click the button below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of End-of-Life Care/Palliative Care?2025-03-13T08:06:16+00:00

End-of-life/Palliative Care can bring numerous advantages. It significantly enhances the quality of life for patients by offering relief from pain and other distressing symptoms. Patients and families receive emotional and psychological support, which helps them navigate the complexities of the end-of-life journey. This type of care also aids in making informed decisions about treatment options and care preferences. It can reduce the need for hospitalisations and invasive treatments, allowing patients to spend more time in the comfort of their home or a homely environment. For families, it provides crucial support during and after the patient’s life, helping them cope with grief and loss.

Is End-of-Life Care only for cancer patients?2025-03-13T08:05:45+00:00

No, End-of-Life Care is not limited to cancer patients. It is appropriate for anyone with a serious, life-limiting illness, including advanced heart or lung disease, neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, and other chronic illnesses. The aim is to improve quality of life and relieve symptoms, regardless of the diagnosis.

Can family members be involved in the care process?2025-03-13T08:05:16+00:00

Absolutely. Family involvement is essential in End-of-Life Care. Families are encouraged to be involved in care planning, express their concerns and preferences, and receive support for their emotional and mental well-being. Care teams work closely with families to ensure the patient’s and their loved one’s needs and wishes are respected and met. Support for families can include counselling, grief support, and assistance with logistical aspects of care.

How does palliative care differ from other types of care?2025-03-13T08:04:54+00:00

Palliative and hospice care both focus on comfort and quality of life for their clients; however, they differ in timing and scope. Palliative Care can start at any stage in a severe illness, even before diagnosis; curative treatments may still be provided alongside palliative treatments. Hospice Care, on the other hand, typically starts when curative treatments are no longer pursued, usually when the patient is believed to have six months or less to live. Hospice care is more intensive and is focused on the final stages of life, providing comprehensive support in a hospice setting or at home.

What services are included in End-of-Life Care/Palliative Care?2025-03-13T08:04:34+00:00

This care involves a range of services designed to provide comfort and support to individuals at the end of their lives. This includes managing physical symptoms like pain, nausea, or breathlessness through medication and therapy. Emotional and spiritual support is crucial, with counselling and holistic therapies offered to patients and their families. Assistance with decision-making, such as creating advance care plans and discussing treatment preferences, is also critical. Moreover, practical help with daily activities and coordination with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care is provided.

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