The right care can make all the difference in your quality of life. Sabri Malek, MD, FIPP, and the dedicated team at Hospice and Palliative Care of California offer hospice care to their patients. With this care, they help people enjoy the last season of their lives as comfortably as possible. To learn more about hospice care, call the office in Pasadena, California, or schedule an appointment online today.
Hospice Care Q&A
What is hospice care?
With hospice care, the Hospice and Palliative Care of California team focuses on caring for individuals when they need it most. This care supports people with incurable, terminal conditions as they approach the end of their lives.
While other medical care focuses on curing ailments, hospice care is designed to improve the person’s quality of life without directly treating the condition that’s affecting them.
Hospice care steps in toward the end of a person’s life when they haven’t responded to treatments for conditions or have chosen not to move forward with treatment. It’s also ideal for aging individuals to ensure their last season of life is comfortable.
Hospice care might include:
- Treatment to moderate symptoms
- Emotional support for the individual and their family members
- Medical attention to ensure the patient gets the right nutrients and exercise
- Guidance to teach loved ones how to best care for the individual
The Hospice and Palliative Care of California team strives to deliver hospice care that improves the patient’s quality of life. That may mean offering special services, too, like physical therapy or care for their pet.
Where do people get hospice care?
Hospice care is a model of care rather than a specific treatment. It’s care that the team at Hospice and Palliative Care of California can bring to patients wherever they need it most.
With this dedicated care, they make it possible for people to stay comfortable in their homes so they can live out their years in a place that feels familiar and safe.
In fact, with hospice care, many families who were considering moving an individual to an assisted living facility find that they get the support necessary to prevent relocating their loved one.
That said, hospice care isn’t just for people in their homes. The Hospice and Palliative Care of California team can meet the patient wherever they are, whether that’s an assisted living facility, a hospital, or another location.
When should people start hospice care?
Hospice care is designed to support an individual in the last phase of their life and provide help for their loved ones. Generally, people start this type of care when their life expectancy is around six months or less.
If you’re interested in hospice care for yourself or a loved one, don’t hesitate to call Hospice and Palliative Care of California or schedule an appointment with the caring team online.
Why Choose Us for Hospice Care?
When you or a family member requires unmatched hospice health care and or palliative care, you can always count on the caring, compassionate, and professional team at Hospice and Palliative Care of California. We understand the needs of those who may need hospice care, and our team has the training and expertise to increase the comfort of our patients.
We at Hospice and Palliative Care of California don’t just focus on the physical comfort of those we care for—we also work with our patients to increase their emotional and spiritual well-being to make them as comfortable as possible during such a trying time.
Your loved one in or around Pasadena and Arcadia, CA, can still live a fulfilling and comfortable life with the help of the professionals at Hospice and Palliative Care of California. Contact us today to find out more information or to book an appointment. We are available to you 24/7.