At Joseph Retirement Home, our Palliative Care services are centered around providing comfort and dignity to those with life-limiting illnesses. Our approach is holistic, addressing not just physical symptoms but also emotional, spiritual, and social needs. Our compassionate team includes specialized doctors, nurses, and counselors who work together to create a personalized care plan, ensuring the highest quality of life possible.
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is a specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients. Unlike other forms of care that aim at curing the disease, palliative care targets the symptoms and stress of serious illness. Its goal is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and the family. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatment.
Palliative care teams are multidisciplinary, offering comprehensive support that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of patients. This care includes managing pain and other distressing symptoms, providing support with decision making, coordinating care, and offering emotional and spiritual support.Â
