At home Hospice Care: essential guide

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When people think of hospices, they often think of a residential facility away from home. In reality, hospice care can be provided in different places. At home Hospice Care offers a caring space for people who have a terminal illness. It helps them spend their final days at home with family and friends around them.
As with all kinds of End of Life Care, at home Hospice Care is focused on meeting the physical and emotional needs of both the person needing care and their loved ones.

Understanding at home Hospice Care

Our Hospice Care at Home service is about comfort, dignity and support for people who are nearing the end of their lives. We understand that being at home, with loved ones and fond memories, can really help at this difficult time and bring some peace of mind.
Our specialist care aims to provide comfort and help with managing symptoms. If you choose our at home Hospice Care, we’ll focus on your loved one’s emotional, physical and social needs to make life easier in the most difficult of times.
Our Team will collaborate with you, your loved ones and healthcare professionals to create a care plan that fits your needs. It’s all about you.

What’s the cost of Hospice Care at Home?

The cost of Hospice Care at Home varies according to several factors such as the type of services needed and how long you need them. The cost also varies if you choose private services, such as those we offer, or get help from the NHS.
The price of at home Hospice Care is often comparable to moving into a care home or assisted living facility, sometimes less.
For many clients, Live-in Care is a particularly cost effective option. This is because Live-in Care includes all our Home Care services, including Companion Care, Personal Care, Domestic Care and more.

Where is Hospice Care provided?

Hospice Care can be provided in different places. You can receive support in a dedicated hospice facility, at a hospital or in your own home. This choice helps people select the best location for their own needs and wishes.
Many people prefer receiving Hospice Care at Home. Being in familiar surroundings with their own possessions and loved ones close by can be helpful. This is the type of support we offer at Careena Homecare.
Our professional Team of Carers can provide visiting Home Care, where we come at scheduled times of day to help; Live-in Care, where a Carer moves in with you to provide continuous Home Care; or Overnight Care, where a Carer or Carers can stay the night, either awake or asleep to be available should help be needed.

What does at home Hospice Care include?

At home Hospice Care includes many services to help people feel comfortable and respected as they near the end of their lives. These include:

Personal hygiene and dignity are important for your wellbeing. We assist with bathing, dressing, using the bathroom and managing continence. We understand that remaining independent while receiving Personal Care can be tough. Our Team is ready to help you while keeping your dignity in mind. We want you to feel dignified and respected, while also maintaining your hygiene and comfort.

Managing pain and keeping symptoms under control are important parts of Hospice Care at Home. You may see this service also referred to as ‘Comfort Care’. We want to help you feel as comfortable as possible in your own space. Our Team has a wealth of experience and will monitor your health closely. With our dedicated care monitoring app., our Carers can track wellbeing, provide helpful medication reminders and log changes.

We understand that even tasks which were once simple can be hard when you’re sick or managing a life limiting illness. Our Carers step in to bridge the gap during difficult times. We provide support for all your daily needs. Our caring Team can assist you with errands like taking the bins out, doing the laundry, picking up medicine and completing tasks that are important to you. We also know it’s important to talk to someone during tough times. Our Team of Caregivers is full of friendly listeners that make ideal companions. We’re here for you if you want someone to talk to or can just sit quietly with you. We offer emotional support and comfort for loved ones too. Regardless of your situation, our Team can help so you don’t have to go through the journey alone.

Navigating end of life pathways and planning End of Life Care is almost always challenging. It’s not just emotionally taxing, but sometimes difficult to navigate the various resources available. Our Teams can talk with you about end of life advanced care planning. We’re here to help during this time. You can explore our website for helpful resources and contact your local Team for more information. Your comfort, dignity and peace of mind are important to us. We’re here to support you and your family at every stage of this journey with making informed decisions.

If family caregivers are currently providing End of Life Care, at home Hospice Care can also provide respite support. Respite Care is when a professional Carer visits at regular intervals to give a primary caregiver a break. It can also involve a Carer performing intimate tasks like helping to wash and use the bathroom, so that the person receiving care feels more independent and maintains their dignity at the end of their life.

Some people require specialist care because of specific health diagnosis. We work together with healthcare experts, such as nurses, therapists and counsellors to provide complete support. Our Teams undertake comprehensive training to support people with a wide variety of needs. If you or your loved one have specific needs, our Carers can receive dedicated training to accommodate this.

What are the benefits of in home Hospice Care?

In home Hospice Care has many benefits. It provides comfort in a familiar setting where you can have more control over your surroundings and daily schedules.
In home Hospice Care does come with some key considerations. It requires careful planning and help with symptoms. Support can be planned and available both day and night, especially during times of crisis management; this is why we also offer Emergency Care at Home.

Why choose Careena Homecare?

Understanding

Our Overnight Care Teams have many years’ experience. We understand challenges and we’re ready to help you. Our entire service is designed to be simple and less stressful.

Excellent Training

Our Carers are carefully selected and receive training through our exclusive Careena Homecare Academy. We don’t use an agency or freelance staff to maintain our quality reputation.

Quality Care

Our strict performance guidelines, Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and transparency via our care monitoring app. give added peace of mind that quality is assured.

Personalised Care

Our personalised care is unique to each person we support. Overnight Care is flexible when circumstances change and always delivered with compassion, dignity and respect.

Understanding

Our Overnight Care Teams have many years’ experience. We understand challenges and we’re ready to help you. Our entire service is designed to be simple and less stressful.

Excellent Training

Our Carers are carefully selected and receive training through our exclusive Careena Homecare Academy. We don’t use an agency or freelance staff to maintain our quality reputation.

Quality Care

Our strict performance guidelines, Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and transparency via our care monitoring app. give added peace of mind that quality is assured.

Personalised Care

Our personalised care is unique to each person we support. Overnight Care is flexible when circumstances change and always delivered with compassion, dignity and respect.

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