At Shalom Health & Social Care Ltd, we are dedicated to providing dignified, personalized end-of-life care right in the comfort of your own home. We firmly believe that individuals have the right to choose where they wish to spend their final days, and for many, the preference is to remain in their familiar surroundings, surrounded by the support of friends and family.
We understand the emotional challenges that come with witnessing a loved one affected by a terminal illness, and we are here to provide the assistance you need. Shalom Health & Social Care Ltd offers essential end-of-life care and support, allowing individuals and their families to make the most of their time together at home.
Why Choose End of Life Care at Home?
Our commitment is to provide a professional, compassionate, and comfortable care service during the final stages of life. We prioritize designing an end-of-life care plan that centers around individual needs and preferences. If desired, we actively involve family and friends in the care planning process.
Our domiciliary care service is then tailored to address specific requirements and preferences, always respecting an individual’s spirituality and their right to dignified care during this critical time.
At Shalom Health & Social Care Ltd, our team collaborates with healthcare professionals and all those involved in the individual’s care. We focus on managing the care recipient’s symptoms, preserving their dignity, and ensuring their comfort. We work closely with both the individual and their family to provide around-the-clock safety and support.
If you are seeking end-of-life care for a loved one, our trained care team will be there every step of the way, putting the choices and priorities of our clients at the forefront of our care planning and delivery.
Our commitment to open and sensitive communication ensures that the individual, their family, and friends are well-informed about the available options and resources, and they are actively involved in the end-of-life home care planning process.
Contact us today to discover more about how Shalom Health & Social Care Ltd can assist you and your family with end-of-life care services.
What is End of Life Care?
End-of-life care refers to the care provided to individuals with a terminal illness. This type of care is centered on alleviating symptoms, managing pain, and reducing the stress associated with a serious illness to ensure the individual’s comfort at all times.
At Shalom Health & Social Care Ltd, our ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of life for individuals as they approach the end of life. We treat our customers with the same care and attention as we would our own family, tailoring our end-of-life care at home plans to their unique requirements and preferences.
How Long is End of Life Care?
End-of-life care can begin as soon as it is needed and may last for a few days, months, or sometimes more than a year. It is suitable for individuals in a range of circumstances, including those who:
– Have coexisting conditions that predict a life expectancy of less than 12 months.
– Experience a life-threatening acute condition resulting from a sudden catastrophic event, such as a stroke or accident.
– Are dealing with an advanced, incurable illness like cancer or dementia.
– Have existing conditions where a sudden crisis in their health could lead to death.
What’s the Difference between End of Life Care and Palliative Care?
End-of-life care focuses on treatment and support for individuals and their families as they approach the end of life, typically for those believed to be in the last year of their life. In contrast, palliative care is broader and can extend for longer periods, providing support to manage illnesses that cannot be cured. Some individuals receive palliative care for years to help manage their condition.
Our Approach to End of Life Home Care
One of the primary benefits of receiving end-of-life care at home is that it allows your loved one to spend their remaining time in a place where they feel most comfortable and secure. This approach offers peace of mind to friends and family, knowing their loved one is receiving excellent care in the familiar environment of their own home.
Opting for end-of-life home care instead of hospice or hospital care is less disruptive for everyone involved and can make this challenging period more manageable. With round-the-clock care, any changes in your loved one’s condition can be quickly noticed and addressed.
Our fully trained carers are ready to provide support that improves the quality of life while your loved one remains at home. Our care may involve:
– Providing companionship and supporting independent living at home.
– Assisting with mobility within the home, whether it’s gentle support or hoisted transfers.
– Preparing meals tailored to individual preferences and taking care of the dishes.
– Offering medication support, including reminders or administering medications.
– Providing assistance with pain management.
– Running errands to collect prescriptions or do grocery shopping.
Our care assistants are fully trained in end-of-life care and continually supported to enhance their knowledge and skills, helping you and your loved ones through difficult days.