Understanding the Roles of Home Care and Hospice


Author: Denise Roskamp

I feel so fortunate to have found Home Helpers when I needed them most. Denise Roskamp and her team provided amazing care for my mom for 2 years. The consistency of care and the dedication of the caregivers were an amazing support for our family in a very difficult time. Thanks to Denise and her amazing team, I could keep my mom home until the end of her life. I will be forever grateful to Home Helpers for the caregiving and support they provided to our family. Tina B

Home Helpers made it possible for my mother to spend her last months at home together with my dad. The staff were responsive, reliable and so compassionate to our family’s needs during a very difficult time. We would recommend their services again without hesitation. Amy

I am thankful for these five-star reviews provided by family members of two senior clients we served. I am also very proud of the exceptional support our compassionate caregivers provided while working directly with hospice nurses and family members until the end of our client’s lives.

During Home Care and Hospice Month, it’s important to understand the roles of home care and hospice and how we work together to bring peace of mind to clients and their families when they need it most.

Home Care

Home care is exactly what the name suggests. Caregivers provide in-home care services to promote senior independence and safety so clients can stay in their own homes for as long as possible.

Home Helpers® MetroWest provides the following senior home care services throughout our area:

  • Companion Care
  • Homemaker Services
  • Personal Care
  • Meal Planning & Preparation
  • 24-Hour Shift Care
  • Veteran Care
  • Specialized Care (Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, etc.)
  • Support for Stroke Recovery
  • Post-Operative Care
  • Recuperative Care
  • Respite Care
  • Hospice Care Support

Hospice Care

Hospice care is a type of palliative care that provides emotional and spiritual support to the terminally ill in their home or hospice facility so that their quality of life and comfort are maintained, and family members remain active participants in their loved one’s care.1

Usually, the patient will receive care from a team of doctors and nurses who understand their health condition(s) and have the expertise to help reduce anxiety for their patient and family.

Home Helpers® MetroWest Hospice Care Support

At Home Helpers, our team of Hospice Support Caregivers delivers compassionate senior care services to allow family members to spend quality time with their loved ones.

The benefits of hospice care support by Home Helpers caregivers include:

  • Our professional caregivers give family members precious time with their loved one to celebrate their life.
  • Our hospice support caregivers function as a member of the hospice care team, along with nurses, social workers, nurse care managers, and spiritual counselors.
  • Patients are grateful for the support of hospice staff and in-home caregivers who allow them to feel less of a burden to family members.
  • Loved ones are able to experience their remaining time in comfort and in the company of family and friends.

When families are faced with the inevitable loss of a loved one, decision-making can be quite difficult. Please remember that our compassionate Home Helpers® hospice support caregivers are available 24/7/365 to make life easier for your loved one, your family, and your hospice care team.

Please take advantage of a FREE Consultation so I can assess specific ways our highly trained caregivers can help.

Home Helpers® MetroWest proudly serves male and female seniors in Concord, Farmingham, Lincoln, Marlborough, Natick, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Weston, and surrounding areas. We are Making Life Easier℠ in our Massachusetts communities every day! 508-545-0164

Source:

1Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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