Palliative care is often referred to as end of life care. It’s about managing this part of the life journey that comes to all of us. Managing a terminal condition such as late stage dementia can feel confusing. A person may experience pain, discomfort, fear and anxiety. They may have questions, need to talk or simply desire contact with another person. At times like these good quality, person-centred palliative care makes a huge difference: and this is where we can help.
Palliative care at Homelea is of the highest standard and provided by specialist nurses with both the experience, understanding and compassion to help make things as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Each person that comes to us for palliative care is special. Even though we’ve helped many patients and their families journey through the experience, we fully understand this is your unique journey. It’s not something you face every day and the type of support you need will be personal to you.
You will find Homelea a place where palliative care is guided by
Patient dignity and sensitivity: this is paramount no matter how minute things may seem. We listen to and respect the wishes and preferences of each patient, from washing and dressing to visiting and rest times.
Pain management: we work with medical staff, hospices and other professionals to ensure we do all we can to relieve any pain and suffering and to make sure a patient is comfortable.
Anxiety or stress management: this is a key part of palliative care. The final stages of a person’s life can be emotionally overwhelming. It may be a case of helping a patient to relax, providing a listening ear or answering questions.
Person-centred: even though we are experienced at providing palliative care and have been doing so for many years, we also understand that one size does not fit all. Our approach is always to make care person-centred around the individual needs of each patient.
Family and friends: we understand that this is a journey for you too. Our staff are therefore on hand to provide any support you may need and to answer any questions. Family and friends are often a crucial link to providing the type of personalized palliative care a loved-one needs for, of course, they love and know them best.