Many of us are familiar with the term hospice in relation to individuals with terminal illnesses. Hospice provides end-of-life care with dignity, allowing patients a comfortable departure from this world.
But a lesser known form of care called palliative care is emerging in many hospitals across the country. Not only for terminally ill patients, palliative care is for any individual with a chronic or life-threatening illness or condition which causes pain or adversely impacts that individual's quality of life. One need not have a terminal illness to receive the benefits of palliative care.
Palliative care offers support for patients and families, providing pain management for patients with chronic pain, relief from stress, fatigue and other symptoms of chronic conditions as well as spiritual support.
The link below to the Center to Advance Palliative Care site offers more information. Take a look. It's never too early to contact a palliative or hospice care unit.
1 comment:
Thank you for sharing this. I have not heard of Palliative care.
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