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Chicago Heights Palliative Care Providers
When a loved one faces a serious illness, families are often swept into a whirlwind of medical choices, new routines and emotional challenges. How can lingering symptoms be managed between doctor visits? Where can you find reassurance and guidance as you adapt to these ongoing changes? Palliative care offers a thoughtful, empathetic solution that puts comfort, dignity and quality of life for both the patient and their family at the very center. Our Chicago Heights palliative care providers at Shiloh Hospice are here to walk this path with you, offering steadfast support every step of the way.
What Is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is a specialized approach to medical support for people living with advanced or chronic illnesses such as cancer, dementia, heart failure and Parkinson’s disease. Unlike hospice care, which begins after a terminal diagnosis, palliative care can be started at any stage of illness and can accompany therapies designed to cure or slow a disease. The central aim is to provide relief from symptoms, minimize suffering and foster the best possible quality of life during this season.
Importantly, palliative care looks at the whole person, not just the disease. At Shiloh Hospice, this means providing thoughtful management of pain or fatigue while also tending to emotional needs and spiritual well-being.
Who Makes Up a Palliative Care Team?
The palliative care team is a collaborative group that works closely with a patient’s medical providers to offer an extra layer of coordinated care. This partnership ensures that every detail of the care plan is properly considered and the patient’s best interests are front and center. At Shiloh Hospice, our Chicago Heights palliative care providers include compassionate nurses, experienced physicians, skilled social workers and dedicated chaplains. Together, they create an integrated care plan that addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each individual in our care.
How Our Chicago Heights Palliative Care Providers Can Help
At Shiloh Hospice, we take a unified, empathic approach to palliative care, providing not only expert advice but also genuine support and comfort throughout your loved one’s journey.
Our comprehensive services include:
- Pain and symptom management to maximize patient comfort and ease suffering
- Emotional and psychological support to reduce anxiety, stress or depression
- Spiritual care honoring the patient’s unique beliefs and life view
- Family counseling and education to offer clarity and peace of mind for loved ones
- Guidance in care planning to empower patients and families with choices that reflect their wishes
Studies have found that early access to palliative care can lessen depression and worry, heighten satisfaction with care and enhance overall life quality for people with life-limiting illnesses. These findings show just how valuable palliative care can be for many individuals.
Choose Shiloh Hospice for Compassionate Support
At Shiloh Hospice, we believe each person deserves care that respects their stories and honors their wishes as they fight their medical battles. Our staff is dedicated to delivering family-centered, individualized support with respect and empathy.
Connect with Shiloh Hospice today for a complimentary consultation and discover how our Chicago Heights palliative care providers can support your family in this time.
We Aim For Excellence In All That We Do.
Hospice is committed to providing compassionate support for individuals facing terminal illnesses, caring for their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being as they navigate the end of life. Similarly, palliative care shares the same philosophy of comprehensive patient care, extending its services to non-terminal patients, offering them the opportunity to lead longer, happier lives.
- By law, all healthcare professionals must respect your choice.
- You don’t need to use the hospice connected to your hospital.
Our dedicated team of professionals aims to ensure that every aspect of your care is tailored to your unique situation and wishes.
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Our Services Hospice and Palliative Care
Physician Directed Services
We support your loved one through individualized care. Our physicians integrate compassion and empathy into everything we do, and we are committed to helping your loved one during this difficult time.
Nursing Care
Our nursing staff assists your loved one by taking vitals and performing various duties to make sure the patient is as comfortable as possible. Our nurses follow the jurisdiction of the primary care physician.
Medical Social Worker
When your loved one has a terminal illness, it’s hard for everyone impacted. Our medical social workers provide resources and support to help you cope. We can provide counseling, make referrals and advise caregivers.
Hospice Aide
We ensure your loved one is comfortable. Our hospice aides complete several important duties, such as assisting with personal hygiene, light housekeeping, feeding, dressing and changing linens.
Grief and Bereavement Counseling
As your loved one approaches the end of life, we are here to support you. Grief and bereavement counseling can help you manage the complicated emotions you and your loved ones may be feeling.
Trained Volunteer Services
Volunteers are essential to what we do. Our volunteers are there to provide company and emotional support to you and your loved one.
Spiritual Support
Spirituality is important to hospice care, and our chaplain can provide support that suits each patient’s individual needs.
Patient and Family Education
We make sure that your family and your loved one is able to make informed decisions regarding hospice care. We educate you on various services that can be a part of your care plan.
Medical Equipment
Our hospice care center is supplied with all of the medical equipment your loved one needs. We can provide wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen support and more to maximize the patient’s comfort.
Medical Supplies
We are equipped with necessary medical supplies, including briefs, gloves and personal care items, to adequately support your loved one’s needs.
Medications for Symptom Control and Pain Management
In order to ensure the patient feels as comfortable as possible, our professionals oversee medication use to control symptoms and manage pain.
Short Term In-Patient and Respite Care
When necessary, we provide short-term inpatient care to help caregivers and family members. Respite care can be arranged for a single day or for several days to weeks.
On-Call Nurse and Staff
Your loved one deserves round-the-clock care, and we’re prepared to provide exactly what. We have nurses and staff on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re here whenever you need us the most.
Dietary Counseling
Hospice patients often have restricted dietary needs due to illness. We provide end-of-life dietary counseling to develop a nutrition plan that suits your loved one’s appetite and eating abilities.
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
Certain patients may receive physical, speech and occupational therapy to help them maintain independence and quality of life. We provide this service when it is necessary for the patient.
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