Determining when hospice care is suitable for end-stage heart diseases can be problematic for patients, families, and their medical care experts. Heart disease in its last stages is often capricious, and indications can differ. Characteristically, patients experience a recurrent cycle of intense weakening and a spell of recovery after that. Consequently, most heart disease patients who could benefit from hospice care on no occasion accept vital emotional and bodily support. Shiloh Hospice can help!
Patients are reflected to be in the life-threatening end-stage of heart disease when they have a life expectancy of half a year or fewer. However, the hospice medical director can recertify the patient if longer. Only a physician can make a medical determination of life expectancy. First, though, look for these usual signs that the illness has advanced:
Shiloh Hospice has an individualized plan of care for patients with heart disease:
Shiloh Hospice guarantees the patient that they are on top of things. Hospice gives patients choices: the option to stay in the ease of their own home. And the choice to benefit from as much emotional and mystical support as they wish. Thus, they have the choice to include their primary physician in their care when with Shiloh. Encourage your highly ill family member that Shiloh respects their right to make decisions about what is most significant in life.
The doctor might commend hospice when the time is factual. But anybody who has confronted a severe illness knows. Patients and family members frequently must function as their supporters to obtain the care they need and be worthy of.
You, your loved one, or your physician might request an assessment to see if Shiloh Hospice is a suitable choice for care.
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.