Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Helping Families Care for their Loved Ones

How our family can help your family

When loved ones are nearing end of life, families do everything they can to care for them. They want to provide the best possible care, but may not be sure what that is. They often feel unprepared and overwhelmed as they try to make the “right” decisions and meet their loved ones’ changing needs.
Instead of struggling to do all of this on their own, families can reach for the support available from Hospice of Palm Beach County.

We can help relieve the stress of the unknown. We’re here to hold your hand and walk with you on the journey that lies ahead, offering guidance and education so you can make the best decisions for your loved one’s care.

With our support, you and your loved one can relax, knowing that you are receiving the best possible care. Our physicians, nurses and certified nursing assistants are experts in end-of-life care and we’re here to help you 24/7. Whenever you have questions or concerns, our nursing staff is on call for reassurance, a telephone consultation or a home visit. We can respond to any need around the clock, delivering medications, medical equipment and supplies to your loved one’s home.

Our compassionate care is designed to meet each family’s specific needs. We care for our patients wherever they live, whether that is in the family home, residential facility, nursing home or hospice inpatient care center. Honoring all cultural and religious traditions, we offer emotional and spiritual support for the entire family.

We’re also here to provide you with caregiver support. When you need a break, our specially-trained volunteers visit with your loved one or help with errands. If you need to go out of town for a few days, you can rest assured that he or she will receive excellent respite care in one of our inpatient care centers.

There are so many ways that our family can help your family. You are not alone. All you have to do is call 561.227.5140. Our Admissions Coordinators are available 24/7 to answer your questions and help you determine whether hospice care is right for you. The sooner you call, the longer you and your loved one can benefit from our care.