Asian Community Health Professional Services

Palliative Care Home Visit

Palliative care is care for people of all ages with a life-limiting condition. No matter who we are, no matter what our background, we all eventually face death and dying. Palliative and end of life care provides people with humane and dignified support and services as they face a life limiting condition. This care is essential.

Relief  from the symptoms and stress at your home

Palliative care is a specialized type of medical care aimed at providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress associated with serious illnesses. It focuses on improving the quality of life for patients and their families by addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Unlike curative treatments, palliative care can be provided alongside other treatments and is suitable for patients at any stage of a serious illness. The goal is to enhance comfort and support, ensuring that patients have a better overall experience while dealing with their health challenges.

Palliative care in home treatments at UnityCare includes a range of supportive interventions designed to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. This include:

  1. Symptom Management: Prescribing medications to relief from pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and other distressing symptoms.
  2. Spiritual and Social Support: Addressing spiritual concerns and helping with practical matters like planning
    for future care or arranging for social services.
  3. Assistance with Communication: Helping patients and families navigate complex medical decisions and communicate effectively with healthcare providers.
  4. Treatment plan: Development of an treatment plan to support patients and their families to improve quality of life. Please feel free to enquiry and to book an appointment at UnityCare for doctors for more information for each individual treatment plan.
  5. Emotional and Psychological Support: Psychological services  and Counseling support for patients and families dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress.

Palliative and end-of-life care

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.