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Home Hospice Care The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care

The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care

October 18, 2019Hospice Caremsoltis

end of life care: palliative and hospiceYour parent gave you the gift of life, either through birth or guiding you throughout life. In his or her later years, you can give the gift of professional home care. If your mother or father has been diagnosed with a severe or advanced illness that may require assistance, this form of care may be palliative or hospice care. Both care programs are similar and should be considered as a choice that enhances each day they have to spend with you, family and friends.  The later years need not always be bedridden, medicated, and sad.

The primary difference between hospice care and palliative care is that palliative care can start at the time of diagnosis and the same time as treatment. Hospice care begins after treatment of the disease has stopped, keeping the patient comfortable.

Palliative Care

Palliative care may be the first step of the end of life care process that includes pain management for mom or dad to live more comfortably and participate in the activities that they enjoy.  In fact, patients often get up each day and continue to work (volunteer) and visit with family and friends while shopping, eating out, and enjoying day-to-day creature comforts.  Palliative care professionals are supportive and well trained in providing medication, of both traditional and holistic style, and encouragement to provide the extended life support.  While palliative care is insurance and self-pay, hospice is covered differently.

Hospice Care

Hospice care scares many as they believe it indeed identifies as care for those who are near death. For many individuals, once they enter hospice care they are beginning the end stages of life.  Some others may revert and move out of this phase due to remission.  However, late stage care under hospice can be very similar to palliative care, and for your mother or father, they may remain as active as they are able.  Hospice care, however, is covered 100% under Medicare whether in a facility or if your loved one stays at home.  The symptoms and pain are controlled, and your parent’s pain levels are maintained.  End of life care is not only for your loved one, but for you and your family, as the grieving begins before the end.

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While hospice care involves specific medical care from healthcare professionals, non-medical home health care services can assist with other needs, such as meal preparation, personal care, and light housekeeping. Our caregivers at Assisting Hands Home Care can help the hospice care patient to feel comfortable and safe while receiving medical attention.

For more information regarding our hospice care assistance services, contact Assisting Hands Home Care at (239) 221-6326. We provide free consultations.

Tags: end of life care, hospice care, palliative care
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