Palliative care is a holistic, person-centered approach that improves quality of life and relieves the suffering of patients and families living with serious illness.
At Croí Health, we offer customized in-home palliative care services that can help with stress relief, lifestyle support, and management of symptoms that can come with illnesses such as cancer, COPD, dementia, and more.
What is In-Home Palliative Care?
Understanding Palliative vs. Hospice Care
All of hospice is palliative care, but not all palliative care is hospice. While both forms of care focus on the comfort and quality of life of individuals with a serious illness, hospice is a specific type of palliative care that is provided in the final weeks or months of life. Although the two are similar in some ways, they can differ as to when and where care is received, and which treatment options are available.
Who Qualifies for In-Home Palliative Care?
Typically, a primary care physician will refer a patient to palliative care, especially if experiencing symptoms associated with illnesses such as cancer, COPD, ALS, Parkinson’s, dementia, kidney disease, liver disease, or others. For those who have difficulty with mobility or are immunocompromised, an in-home palliative care plan can be a good option to increase comfort and reduce exposure to other infections.
The Benefits of Choosing Croí Health for Palliative Care
At Croí Health, our skilled and compassionate physician-led team of nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation therapists works with you and your family around your goals of care, advanced care planning, and symptom management to provide a holistic approach to palliative care, whether it’s in-home or at our facilities. It is our goal to provide the best individualized palliative care plan for you or a loved one.
Expert Pain and Symptom Management
Our team provides relief from pain and other distressing symptoms (physical, psychosocial, and spiritual) to maintain a low-stress support system.
Emotional and Spiritual Support for Families
We ensure that caregivers are receiving the crucial support they need through support groups, spiritual guidance, and the community.
Personalized In-Home Palliative Care Plans Tailored to Each Patient
Our skilled palliative team manages the plan of care and provides an assessment of the patient’s condition and needs, developing a mutually agreed upon care plan to provide the care required.
What to Expect from Croí Health’s In-Home Palliative Care Services
- Coordination with Doctors and Healthcare Providers: Our team works with the patient and their healthcare providers to maintain goals of in-home care, advanced care planning, and symptom management.
- Comprehensive Support for Caregivers: Our team ensures that the patient, family, and/or caregivers in the home receive the education, information, and support they need to maintain the patient’s health and safety throughout care.
- Ensuring Comfort and Quality of Life: One of the most important aspects of palliative care is to provide relief from pain and stress with medicine, but also through lifestyle support, integration of spiritual care, and maintaining a plan that can adjust to the patient’s ability.
How to Get Started with Croí Health’s In-Home Palliative Care
If you or your loved one is located on the South Shore, please know that our palliative care team is here to help. To inquire and begin the consultation process, please contact us at (781) 659-2342 and ask for our intake team. We will guide you through the process and work with your healthcare provider to get you started.
Contact Croí Health for Compassionate Palliative Care Today
Palliative care is all about what is most important to you as a whole person, not just your diagnosis. And remember, all of hospice is palliative care, but not all palliative care is hospice.
If you or a loved one needs expert in-home palliative care, contact Croí Health today for personalized support.