Although dealing with any kind of illness is difficult, caring for loved ones having a serious illness can be emotionally draining as well. Also, due to the nature of the disease extra care is required. This kind of care, for patients suffering from any kind of serious illness like cancer, lung diseases, heart diseases, HIV / AIDS, dementia, Parkinson’s disease etc. is known as Palliative Care.

Palliative care can be given anytime along with the principal line of treatment going on. This requires specially trained medical staff like doctors, nurses, dietitians and physiotherapists who have chosen to specialize in this specific type of treatment. As can be seen, Palliative care is additional support apart from the actual treatment and works not only on the physical but also the emotional impact on the patient.

We at Care24 understand the need for such specialized care during these tough times and provide palliative care in Delhi for those in need of this service. While palliative care is provided from the point the life-limiting disease is diagnosed and is being treated, in worst times hospice care could also be provided to a patient.

A hospice by definition is an approach of caring for people who choose not to undergo further curative treatment for their illness and for whom the doctors predict the life expectancy to be a few more months. The hospice care can be done in the familiar environment of a home or in a hospital as per the patient’s choice. We at Care24 also provide hospice care in Delhi with our team specializing in supporting and maintaining the physical pain but also the emotional and practical aspects.

Palliative care refers to the general support available along with the primary curative treatment that is going on for the patient. This includes resources for knowledge and tips and availability of multi-speciality healthcare professionals like doctors, dietitians etc.

Also, with our offering of palliative care in Delhi, we strive to ensure that the patients are aware of the treatment being administered to them and the options available to them. This inclusive approach helps in getting the care receiver to be more comfortable with the arrangement.

Palliative care and hospice care differ in the services they offer. Hence if you are looking for hospice care, your requirements may be a little different than Palliative care. Let us take a look at some of the services offered by us at Care24 when you are looking for Palliative care.

Pain Management and Physical problem support – The most obvious impact of a serious illness is on the physical level with an increase in pain and other problems. Depending on the illness, the patient may suffer from multiple problems like

• Tiredness or Fatigue
• Constant or intermittent pain
• Shortness of breath
• Appetite loss
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The palliative care team ensures help for such problems through medicines, diet plans, exercise plans, therapies etc.

Emotional and Social Support – Another consequence of prolonged or serious illness is the emotional toll that it takes on the patient. Fear, anxiety, depression and loneliness can become constant companions if not checked early on. The patient may also feel reclusive and shun any social contacts.

It becomes the responsibility of the Palliative care team to take care of the patient and help them via counselling, gathering support from family and friends and referring to other specialists if required.

Day to day problems and practical support – Treatment and especially for serious illnesses can be tiring and draining financially as well. At such time it is important to have support for these practical issues like guidance on insurance, transport to and from the hospital etc.

We at Care24 understand the physical and emotional turmoil you and your loved one are undergoing during these hard times. Our palliative care team is carefully selected and trained to ensure caregivers who are specialized in this field and can help in

• Pain Management
• Managing anxiety and depression
• Ensuring proper sleep
• Caring for digestion related issues
• Helping to manage nausea and fatigue
• Educating on the ongoing treatment
• Meaningful emotional support
• Support from a team of doctors and others who are up-to-date on the patient’s condition

Our trained staff ensures the comfort level of your loved one to make these trying times a little less difficult for them.