Palliative Care is specialized medical care that focuses on improving quality of life and comfort when facing a serious illness or complex medical decisions
A community hospice and palliative care center on Horsham Road in Horsham Township, across the border of Montgomery Township, is now offering home care to help make a difference for its patients in end-of-life care and specialized medical care.
Wellness Hospice and Palliative Care at 1427 Horsham Road offers grief and caregiver support.
What is hospice care and who qualifies for it?
Hospice care is a type of specialty medical care for people near the end of their lives that focuses on maximizing comfort for the patient and support for the patient and their family. That includes reducing physical pain and tending to the psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and the family.
Where do patients receive hospice care and who provides it?
Hospice care is an approach to medical care, not a specific place, so it can be provided in a number of different settings. Hospice can be delivered in a Nursing home, Assisted Living Facility or private home. The hospice team helps to provide equipment, supplies and staff to assist the family to care for their loved one. They provide regular visits and are available around the clock for concerns as they come up.
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative Care is specialized medical care that focuses on improving quality of life and comfort when facing a serious illness or complex medical decisions. Palliative patients can continue to receive curative treatment. The expertise provided by our team helps patients manage symptoms, plan ahead, and avoid hospital and emergency room visits.
For more information on its services, visit www.whpcare.com, call 215-550-1938 or email support@whpcare.com.
