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What to Expect From a Palliative Care Home
Palliative care can be a tough time to go through both for residents and loved ones. Select Healthcare provides a number of palliative care homes across England and Wales built on the foundation of providing compassionate and dedicated care to each and every individual. A number of our care homes also provide end of life care in care homes as part of serving other healthcare needs. Whilst every experience is different, we’ve created a guide for what to expect from a palliative care home to help clear up some common questions.
What is a Palliative Care Home?
Also known as an end of life care home or nursing home, palliative care homes are designed to help care for those nearing the ends of their lives. However, where it differs from end of life care in a hospital for example is that palliative care can last for a lot longer. Some people even receive palliative care for years. Palliative care focuses on managing symptoms and making residents more comfortable whilst providing practical and emotional support both for residents and loved ones.
What Services Do Palliative Care Homes Provide?
Whilst each palliative care home will differ, there are some typical services a palliative care home will provide. Those who give palliative care in a nursing home are specially trained to administer end of life care in a care home setting. Usually, your palliative care home will create a dedicated end of life care plan for each resident detailing their needs, treatments and wishes. Palliative care homes are suitable for people who need round-the-clock care with specialist equipment and depending on the home will be able to provide palliative care for those with dementia, cancer and other life-limiting conditions.
How to Choose a Palliative Care Home
Choosing the right palliative care home for your needs is key. Finding a local Palliative care home near you can mean that family and friends can easily visit which can be incredibly important. When choosing a palliative care home for a loved one or yourself, it is important to choose one that supports both the physical needs of residents as well as their emotional or spiritual needs. This could take the form of activities that cater for individual needs or conducting religious services if applicable. If wheelchair access or hoists are needed then it is important your chosen care home can provide these.
How to Help Your Loved One Feel Settled in a Palliative Care Home
Making the move to a care home, especially a palliative care home can be a big step. Like with care home life, there are lots of ways to help your loved one feel settled. This could involve making their care home room feel more homely or by keeping them involved in family life. If you are struggling with how to help your loved one adapt to palliative care, talk to the team at your chosen care home. They will be perfectly placed to advise you on how to help your family member or friend settle into life at a care home as well as how to adapt to the changes palliative care poses. Our team are fully trained and experienced in the nuances of palliative care so can help answer any questions you might have.
Select Healthcare’s Palliative Care Homes
Select Healthcare provides a number of palliative care homes across England and Wales, all ready to provide dedicated, person-centred care for each and every resident. Whether you are looking for a Palliative care home in the West Midlands or a Palliative care home in Wrexham, we have comfortable home-from-homes providing the very best care.
To find out more about our palliative care homes and end of life care homes, take a look at our dedicated service page. Alternatively, contact our team online or by calling 01384 217900.
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