When it’s time to begin hospice care, you want to feel confident knowing your loved one will receive the support they need. There are many important questions to discuss at the end of life, and our Olympia Fields hospice care can help provide the answers you need. At Shiloh Hospice, we create individualized care plans to meet your loved one’s unique needs. Each of our patients has special physical, emotional and spiritual needs that we attentively provide for. You can feel at ease knowing our capable, compassionate team will support you and your family as your loved one navigates the end-of-life journey.
Life is filled with difficult transitions, and the final transition at the end of life is by far one of the most challenging. When your loved one begins hospice care, they are receiving specialized care that is meant to provide comfort and ease symptoms of disease, but not cure it. Hospice care is available once the patient’s doctor has determined that, given their illness follows its natural progression, the patient has fewer than six months left.
At the heart of hospice lies compassion, empathy and solace. We take great care to relieve your loved one’s symptoms as much as possible so you can focus on spending precious moments together. Our services include the following, and we shape each comfort care plan based on what your loved one needs:
Shiloh Hospice is honored to support you and your loved ones during this challenging process. We want to take away some of the stress so you can prioritize spending time with your loved one as they approach the end of life, so rely on us to care for your loved one in every way possible. If you’re ready to learn more about Olympia Fields hospice care and what it means for your family, call us to discuss your loved one’s needs.
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.