We understand that considering hospice care for yourself or a loved one is difficult. Likewise, determining when hospice care seems appropriate for patients with end-stage heart failure can be challenging for family members, friends, and doctors.
Considering the circumstances, this isn’t a process you should go through alone. So, invite the people you love to offer support and be there for you during the hospice discussion and options review.
Our hospice team can support you in educating your close ones on the medical care and disease process and provide expert support during this difficult time.
When you book a free consultation with us, we will answer any questions you might have about Hospice Care, our services, and our team. We want to understand your loved one’s health condition. If they are eligible for Hospice care, we will work together to figure out the best plan for their unique needs.
Many people with heart disease have symptoms similar to those with cancer, including:
Other symptoms patients with heart failure might experience include:
For family members of someone affected by heart disease, it can be very difficult to handle this situation. We recognize what you are going through. At Longleaf Hospice & Palliative Care, we understand the challenges of dealing with heart disease patients and offer compassionate care for people living with the condition.
We provide palliative care services for heart disease patients that include pain management treatment plans, counseling sessions, and grief support groups. Our caring team is specially trained for helping families who have loved ones that have heart disease.
You don’t have to go through this challenging time alone. Contact us today and let us help you navigate your loved one’s diagnosis.
A serious illness such as advanced heart failure can leave a mark on everyone close to you, especially your family. During this tough time, your family caregivers will have to make difficult healthcare decisions and provide support to others. If you’ve decided to end invasive procedures and medical treatments, your family feels overwhelmed.
At our national hospice and palliative care organization, we offer support to hospice patients and their families. You can count on us for:
For patients with serious heart disease, a hospice referral will come from the cardiologist. Once they notice that you don’t respond to any treatments and deal with chronic pain and other symptoms that impact your quality of life, they recommend you get appropriate hospice care. At some point, they will also suggest discussing end-of-life issues with your family members.
Considering how difficult this might be for everyone, consider these tips to start the hospice care discussion:
If you’re looking for a compassionate, expert hospice team to provide care services for your loved one, look no further than Longleaf Hospice & Palliative Care. Our healthcare professionals have years of experience providing quality care to patients and families facing serious illnesses.
With our 24/7 medical support, you can rest assured that your loved one will receive the best possible care around-the-clock. We will also regularly communicate with their doctor and family caregivers to keep everyone up to date on the patient’s health.
Don’t hesitate to call our Longleaf Hospice & Palliative Care team at 770-939-9179 to learn more about our palliative care services and other helpful information.
When you book a free consultation with us, we will answer any questions you might have about Hospice Care, our services, and our team. We want to understand your loved one’s health condition. If they are eligible for Hospice care, we will work together to figure out the best plan for their unique needs.
Care in conjunction with primary treatments as an extra layer of support.
Palliative care focuses on the pain symptoms and stress of a serious illness most often as an adjunct to curative care modalities.
Provided in a residential setting to ensure comfort and security.
Receive regularly scheduled visits to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of your loved ones in your preferred residential setting.
Temporary relief for the patient’s primary caregiver.
Our respite care options allow primary caregivers to take a break, reconnect, disconnect, or just tend to their individual needs.
Providing necessary comfort during a pain or symptom crisis.
We offer around-the-clock hospice care services to address the concerns of patients facing life-limiting conditions and provide support for their families.
Receive the support you need during the natural grieving process.
Our team consists of highly trained, kind, and professional members who deliver a care plan for alleviating the grieving process and improving quality of life.
Simple pain and symptom management for families and patients.
Our goal for inpatient hospice care is to improve our patient’s quality of life. We also include the family in our care plan so that everyone receives the support they need.
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