Shiloh Hospice is your compassionate provider of exceptional Chicago palliative care services. We are dedicated to ensuring that you and your loved ones navigate this challenging journey with the utmost care, comfort, and support. This page is designed to offer you a deeper understanding of palliative and hospice care, shedding light on their differences, the benefits they offer, and how our dedicated team at Shiloh Hospice is uniquely equipped to provide these services.
At Shiloh Hospice, we believe in empowering our patients and their families with knowledge. Our mission is to help you make informed decisions regarding your loved one’s care that prioritizes their comfort, dignity and quality of life. Rely on us at every stage of the journey.Â
Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care tailored to provide relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of serious illnesses and the side effects of medications. It is designed to enhance the quality of life for patients facing health struggles, regardless of their diagnosis or stage of illness. It brings a patient comfort and support, and they may still receive curative treatment if they wish.
The purpose of palliative care goes beyond managing physical symptoms. It also addresses emotional, psychological and spiritual needs, recognizing that wellness extends beyond physical health. It’s about creating a space where patients feel understood, cared for and supported.
At Shiloh Hospice, we embrace a multidisciplinary approach to palliative care. Our team, composed of dedicated physicians, nurses, social workers and spiritual counselors, works together to create an individualized care plan that respects your wishes and priorities. Our focus is always on enhancing quality of life and ensuring comfort for our patients.
At Shiloh Hospice, we offer a comprehensive range of palliative care services in Chicago. These services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient we serve. We understand that every individual is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to palliative care.
Our services include:
At Shiloh Hospice, we’re not just about providing care; we’re about providing care that feels like home. Our goal is to alleviate suffering and enhance the quality of life for our patients while providing much-needed support and guidance for their families. We are here to walk this journey with you, offering professional care with a personal touch. Contact us today to learn more about our Chicago palliative care services.Â
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.
Our dedicated team of professionals aims to ensure that every aspect of your care is tailored to your unique situation and wishes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteers are essential to what we do. Our volunteers are there to provide company and emotional support to you and your loved one.
Spirituality is important to hospice care, and our chaplain can provide support that suits each patient’s individual needs.
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.
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.
We are equipped with necessary medical supplies, including briefs, gloves and personal care items, to adequately support your loved one’s needs.
In order to ensure the patient feels as comfortable as possible, our professionals oversee medication use to control symptoms and manage pain.
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.
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.
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.
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.