Few people are comfortable with the idea of death. In many situations, people do everything that they can to avoid even talking about it. This leads to unfortunate situations where people don’t buy life insurance or get wills and trusts in place because it’s easier to just avoid thinking about anything that serves as a reminder that we will all eventually die. Patients with a terminal illness, however, don’t have the option of just putting the idea out of their head indefinitely. One of the important benefits that comes from Hospice Care Services is the opportunity to get help with the process of adjusting to the situation and to prepare everyone for when the day comes that the patient passes away.
An important element of Hospice Care Services is the fact that they can make adjustments to all of a person’s medical care to focus on making them comfortable and able to do the things that are important to them. This often means adjustments to a variety of medications to find the right dose, and to discontinue some entirely. The goal is to allow the patient to live as well as possible, without adding uncomfortable side-effects from anything that isn’t really helping. Other treatments that are truly needed can often be adjusted to maximize their effectiveness and safety in light of the patient’s current health.
At the same time, these programs also focus on the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and his or her family. They put people in touch with chaplains, therapists, and community volunteers who are willing to listen and to help people to deal with the difficult emotions brought on by the situation. This is an important way of giving people a chance to process and understand their feelings while talking to someone who understands, and yet isn’t so close to the situation that it’s difficult to be truthful. It can help people to have a chance to process their anger and pain in a safe way so that they can make the most of the opportunity to appreciate and enjoy their final days together as a family.
Serenity Hospice & Palliative Care provides these services to people who need them every day. They believe that patients deserve to have control over how they live, even at the end of their lives, and they strive to provide the services that make that possible. Get in touch with us for more details.
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