PALLIATIVE CARE
Palliative Care is specialized medical care focused on improving the quality of life for people with a serious illness. Those who struggle with pain and symptoms brought on by their advanced illness, but who may not be ready for or do not qualify for hospice, often benefit from palliative care.
All Care’s Palliative Care program is provided by a team of registered nurses and nurse practitioners who work together with your doctor to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate to help manage serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Palliative Care Referrals
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Palliative Care Services
Pain Relief
Palliative care teams are skilled in managing pain and other symptoms, such as, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, numbness, problems with sleep and much more.
Comfort
The team will focus on providing comfort and easing physical symptoms to help patients feel better and carry on with daily life.
Psychological Support
Mental health care, such as counseling, may be provided to help manage depression, anxiety, or emotional distress related to the illness.
What to Expect with Palliative Care
Home Visits
Home visits by registered nurses and nurse practitioners
Personalized Care Plan
Individualized focus on pain and symptom management.
24-Hour Phone Support
24-hour telephone support, helping to avoid ER visits and re-hospitalizations.
Planning
Advanced directive conversations with patient.
Education
Patient and caregiver education on self-management.
Transitions
Transition to hospice care if or when needed.
Palliative Care
- Covered under Medicare B and most private insurances
- Eligibility not based on life expectancy
- Provided at same time as curative treatment
- Creates a care plan and goals with patient, family and medical team
Both
Pain and symptom relief
Quality of life and comfort
24-hour phone support
Interdisciplinary team
Support for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Hospice
- 100% covered under Medicare A, Medicaid and most private insurances
- Eligibility guidelines set by Medicare, 6-months or less to live if disease runs its expected course
- Excludes curative treatment
- Intensive support for patient and family
Palliative Care vs. Hospice
Palliative Care
- Covered under Medicare B and most private insurances
- Eligibility not based on life expectancy
- Provided at same time as curative treatment
- Creates a care plan and goals with patient, family and medical team
Both
Pain and symptom relief
Quality of life and comfort
24-hour phone support
Interdisciplinary team
Support for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Hospice
- 100% covered under Medicare A, Medicaid and most private insurances
- Eligibility guidelines set by Medicare, 6-months or less to live if disease runs its expected course
- Excludes curative treatment
- Intensive support for patient and family
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Palliative Care Information & Resources
Hospice & Palliative Care Educational Programs
All Care offers a wide range of educational programs led by experienced hospice professionals to educate clinicians and caregivers on the benefits (and challenges) of hospice. Many programs offer contact hours (CEU) for eligible clinicians, ask when scheduling!
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