Guided Heart Home Care
End Of Life Support
Our end of life care services are provided with the utmost compassion and respect, honoring the dignity and individuality of each client and family. We are committed to supporting both clients and their families through this challenging time, providing comprehensive care and emotional support to help them navigate the end-of-life journey.
1. Personalized Care Plans
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Comprehensive Assessment: Conducting a thorough assessment of the client's medical, emotional, and spiritual needs to create a personalized care plan.
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Regular Review and Updates: Continuously reviewing and updating the care plan to ensure it meets the evolving needs of the client.
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Collaboration with health care professionals, palliative care nurses and family.
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2. Pain and Symptom Management
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Pain Relief: Following care plan directives from health care professionals, advise if medication changes are required.
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Symptom Control: Reporting any changes in symptoms to clients health care team and family.
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3. Emotional and Psychological Support
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Our caregivers have a compassionate supportive approach. Caregivers are trauma informed.
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Advising and giving resources to the family and clients to seek professional psychological/emotional support.
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4. Spiritual Care
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Spiritual Support: Respecting and supporting the client's spiritual beliefs and practices, providing access to spiritual advisors if desired.
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Legacy Projects: Assisting clients in creating legacy projects such as memory books, letters, or recorded messages for their loved ones.
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5. Personal Care Assistance
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Daily Activities: Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility and toileting to ensure the client's comfort and dignity.
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Nutrition and Hydration: Providing assistance with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring the client receives appropriate nutrition and hydration as required.
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6. Coordination of Care
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Collaboration with Healthcare Providers: Coordinating with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless and comprehensive care.
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For End of Life Care, scheduling will be flexible and accommodating.
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7. Comfort Measures
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Environment: Creating a peaceful and comfortable environment for the client, including managing lighting, temperature, and noise levels.
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Personal Preferences: Respecting and honoring the client's personal preferences and routines to enhance their comfort and well-being.
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9. Respite Care
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Temporary Relief: Offering respite care services to give primary caregivers a break while ensuring their loved one continues to receive high-quality care.
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Do you have a loved one who has reach the end of their life and you would like a compassionate caregiver to support you and your loved one?
We can help you!