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The purpose of palliative and hospice care at Generations at Applewood is to provide comfort, pain, and symptom management as well as emotional support.<\/p>\n

What is Palliative and\u00a0Hospice Care?<\/h3>\n

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. A multidisciplinary team of staff focuses on providing patients with relief from the pain, symptoms, and stress of a serious illness whether the illness is curable, chronic, or life-threatening. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.<\/p>\n

Hospice care is palliative care, pain management, and comfort for those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness (6 months or less life expectancy).<\/p>\n

Who Should Participate in Palliative or Hospice Care?<\/h3>\n

Patients who may benefit from these services may include seniors who are experiencing chronic, progressive pulmonary disorders, renal disease, chronic heart failure, and progressive neurological conditions.<\/p>\n

Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people who likely have less than 6 months to live. Hospice care is a good option for loved ones that have seen an increase in pain, nausea, breathing distress, or other symptoms. Your loved one might be having trouble \u201cbouncing back\u201d after a medical set-back or may even be emotionally withdrawn. Oftentimes, your physician is the first to mention the possibility of hospice care. When a doctor mentions hospice care, he or she is simply presenting an option for comfort so that your loved one can have a higher quality of life in the time remaining.<\/p>\n

Why Choose Generations at Applewood for Hospice Care?<\/h3>\n

Generations at Applewood offer hospice care services in partnership with a variety of local hospice providers. Our staff works collaboratively with the hospice providers in all aspects of the patient\u2019s care to include family, friends, and attending physician to provide an individualized plan of care. Hospice care provides secondary support services including pastoral care, recreational therapy, home health care aides, counselors, social services, and consulting by the hospice medical director.<\/p>\n

Generations at Applewood believes it is essential to provide both emotional and physical well-being to all parties involved. Therefore, we pride ourselves in partnering with such services to provide quality care. We develop an individualized care plan to meet the needs of your loved one as changes occur.<\/p>\n

Our program includes:<\/p>\n