Palliative Care in the Home

Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care focused on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses and offers many benefits for patients and their families.

Personalized Comfort

For many patients, home is the place where they feel most at ease. Receiving palliative care at home allows individuals to remain in their familiar surroundings. This sense of familiarity can alleviate anxiety, promote relaxation and contribute to overall wellbeing.

Holistic Support

Palliative care is not just about managing physical symptoms; it encompasses the holistic wellbeing of patients. It involves a team of providers, including physicians/nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and chaplains. By providing comprehensive support tailored to individual preferences and values, home-based palliative care fosters a sense of dignity, comfort, and empowerment.

Reduced Hospitalizations

In-home palliative care aims to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits by effectively managing symptoms and providing timely interventions. By optimizing symptom management and coordinating care, palliative care at home helps reduce the burden on patients and their families while minimizing healthcare costs and utilization.

Family Involvement and Support

Serious illness not only affects the individual but also has a profound impact on their families and caregivers. Home-based palliative care acknowledges the essential role of family members in the caregiving process, offering education, training and emotional support to help them navigate the challenges they face. By involving families in the care plan, home-based palliative care promotes family cohesion and reduces caregiver burden.

Improved Quality of Life

Ultimately, the goal of palliative care is to enhance the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. By focusing on symptom management, pain relief, emotional support and spiritual care, palliative care helps individuals live as fully and comfortably as possible right at home.

Palliative care is offered in select areas in Michigan. If you or your loved one would benefit from palliative care at home, get in touch with the Jackson, Michigan Elara Caring team for more information.