Hospice care is for any individual with a life-limiting illness, regardless of the specific diagnosis. We provide compassionate support for patients with a wide range of conditions, including advanced cardiac diseases, dementia and Alzheimer’s, kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease and neurological diseases.
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Hospice Care
Hospice Care
When a loved one has a life-limiting disease that compromises their ability to function on their own, you need to know that they are in good hands when you cannot be present. Shiloh Hospice provides customized at-home hospice and comfort care for
Who We Serve
Shiloh Hospice is dedicated to providing support for hospice patients and their families. We regularly step in and assist when:
- A hospital or physician has mentioned hospice, and your family wants to understand your options and choose the team that feels right for your loved one.
- A parent with a life-limiting illness is no longer able to manage safely at home, and your family needs compassionate medical support that comes to them.
- A spouse or partner’s illness is progressing, and managing their medications and symptoms on your own is becoming too much to carry alone.
- Your loved one’s condition has declined and your family needs clear, honest guidance about whether hospice is the right next step.
- Your loved one’s symptoms, pain or comfort needs are shifting, and your family needs a coordinated team to adjust medications, equipment and support accordingly.
- You are exhausted from caregiving but do not want to step back; your family needs relief, respite and someone to help share the weight.
- Your family needs help navigating advance directives, difficult conversations and end-of-life planning while staying present for your loved one.
- Your loved one needs equipment or supplies at home, such as a hospital bed, walker or oxygen support, to stay safe and comfortable in the place where they feel most at ease.
Whether your family is ready to transition to hospice care or you’re just beginning to explore your options, we’re honored to help you on this journey.
Custom In-Home Medical Care for Unique Needs
The transition to hospice can be difficult for many reasons. It’s a change in routine, and life will likely feel different as you make this adjustment. The emotional toll can also impact everyone involved. Our team is sensitive to the challenges you’re facing at this time. We take great care to answer your questions and ensure you are informed about what it means for your loved one to receive in-home hospice care under our guidance.
We integrate our core values of dignity, respect and compassion as we tend to your loved one’s needs. We want our patients and their loved ones to cherish each moment and live without fear or hopelessness, so we take our role seriously in helping you feel comfortable. With an individualized approach, we seek to go above and beyond what your loved one requires by understanding what makes their situation unique. Our customized at-home hospice care integrates the patient’s individual experiences and preferences, so the support they receive is exactly what they need.
The care we provide is multifaceted, encompassing physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Our in-home hospice care services include the following:
- Providing medication, medical equipment and medical supplies based on the patient’s needs
- Volunteers who provide emotional support and socialization
- Respite care to assist families facing caregiver burnout
- Care provided by our CNAs, hospice chaplain, registered nurses, physicians, social workers and volunteers
- Grief and bereavement support for family members
Why Choose Our Specialized At-Home Hospice Care Services?
Shiloh Hospice is committed to helping patients peacefully transition to specialized hospice care. We enlist a team of at-home comfort care providers to comprehensively fulfill our patients’ specific needs.
- Our medical director communicates directly with the patient’s physician and can provide additional attention if necessary.
- Our on-call nurses can adjust levels of medical and nursing care at any time based on the patient’s needs.
- We can provide additional emotional support for both patients and families from bereavement counselors, volunteers and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
- Our chaplain can provide non-denominational support for certain patients.
- Our social worker is available to help you with advanced directives and financial planning.
No matter what your family’s needs are, we will support you each step of the way to meet them with compassion and clinically-based care. You can trust our diligent team to make the experience as peaceful as possible.
Providing Attentive, In-Home Comfort Care When Your Family Needs It Most
Shiloh Hospice is here to comfort you and your family in your time of hardship. We aim to make the transition to at-home hospice care a little easier for you by providing the information and resources needed to make the best possible decision for your loved one. We want to help you make each moment count and do everything we can to attend to your unique needs and concerns. Contact us today to learn more about in-home hospice care and what it means for your family.
FAQs About Hospice Care in Illinois
What types of medical equipment and supplies are provided through hospice care?
To maximize comfort and safety at home, we arrange for necessary medical equipment and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis to be delivered. This can include hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen support and personal care items.
What emotional and spiritual support services are available during hospice for patients and families?
Our care includes support from medical social workers, who provide counseling and resources, and trained volunteers, who offer companionship. Additionally, our hospice chaplain can provide non-denominational spiritual support tailored to the patient’s and family’s individual beliefs and needs.
How does Shiloh Hospice address pain and symptom management?
Ensuring each patient is as comfortable as possible is a top priority. Our skilled professionals, including nurses and physicians, work together to manage pain and other difficult symptoms. We oversee the administration of medications and use various techniques to relieve symptoms such as pain, nausea or breathing difficulties.
How does Shiloh Hospice support family caregivers during the hospice journey?
Family caregivers are essential partners in our care process. Our team provides comprehensive patient and family education so you feel informed and empowered when making decisions. We also offer respite care services to provide caregivers with temporary relief, helping to prevent burnout.
