Palliative care is quality of life care, not necessarily end of life care. This distinction is important because, too often, patients and family members resist this kind of compassionate care because they believe it means they are dying. Palliative care can be very helpful for patients with a terminal illness, but it’s not just for…
Home health care is a vital service for older and disabled patients. Appropriate home care allows them to stay home longer. It delays the transition to a nursing home or other facility. Home based palliative care provides comfort and improves quality of life. In this blog, we answer several important questions about palliative care services…
Palliative care can be anything from pain management to spiritual care. It’s a type of treatment that addresses a patient’s unique and individual needs. Palliative care can be a great comfort to people at all stages of a serious illness, but it’s often misunderstood. It’s not just another name for hospice care. Here, we’ll talk…
Palliative medicine is a misunderstood specialty. It’s often confused with hospice care, which is a different type of health care. While palliative care can be associated with end-of-life care and cancer patients, it’s used for and benefits all types of patients. In this article, we’ll tell the truth about palliative care. It’s important to set…
Palliative care, also known as “supportive care”, is a type of patient and family-centered care for individuals with chronic illnesses. The focus of palliative care is to maximize the quality of life, minimize pain and unwanted symptoms, and allow the care recipient to live according to their values. This is different than hospice care, or…
Both palliative care and hospice care prioritize the recipient’s overall quality of life, values, and goals. Understanding the difference between the two is essential in making the most appropriate choice for your loved one’s care. We’ll discuss factors to consider when deciding between the two care options, including: Check out the Trualta library for more…
Hospice is a type of end-of-life care for patients with a terminal illness. Palliative care is medical care for patients at any stage of a serious illness. Both are types of comfort care, focusing on managing symptoms and improving patient quality of life. Both can be in-home care or delivered in a nursing home or…