Hospice & Palliative Care

All Heart Home Care is a non-medical home care agency, which means our focus is on assisting with daily living activities and household tasks rather than administering medical treatments. For seniors receiving hospice or palliative care, our in-home care services add an extra layer of support so that all the patient’s day-to-day needs are met. We customize each care plan to match your loved one’s condition, preferences, and schedule. Our hospice and palliative home care services include:

• Personal Care Assistance: Helping with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene to keep your loved one clean and comfortable. We are attentive and gentle during these intimate tasks, always prioritizing the client’s comfort and modesty.

• Mobility and Comfort Support: Assisting with moving, repositioning in bed to prevent bedsores, transfers from bed to chair, and gentle exercises as appropriate. Our caregivers ensure the senior is safely supported when walking or using a wheelchair, reducing fall risk and discomfort.

• Medication Reminders: Keeping track of medication schedules and reminding the client to take their prescribed medications on time (as directed by their doctors or hospice nurses). This helps manage pain and symptoms effectively. (Please note: our caregivers do not administer injections or perform medical procedures, but they can assist with oral medication reminders and observe for any side effects to report to the family or nurse.)

• Meal Preparation and Feeding Assistance: Preparing nutritious meals or specialized diets as needed, and helping with feeding if the client has difficulty eating on their own. We make sure your loved one stays nourished and hydrated, following any dietary guidelines from healthcare professionals.

• Light Housekeeping: Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and comfortable. This can include changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes, and tidying up common areas. A clean, uncluttered environment is especially important for those with medical equipment or mobility constraints.

• Errands and Transportation: Assisting with errands like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions. We can also arrange transportation to medical appointments or treatments if the client is able to leave home, ensuring they get there safely and on time.

• Respite Care for Family: Giving family caregivers a much-needed break. Caring for a loved one with a serious illness can be exhausting and overwhelming for family members. Our caregivers can step in for a few hours a day or handle longer shifts (even overnight or 24-hour care) so family members can rest, go to work, or tend to their own well-being. This respite support can relieve stress and prevent burnout, allowing you to be at your best when you spend time with your loved one.

• Coordination with Hospice/Palliative Teams: We collaborate with hospice agencies, palliative care nurses, social workers, and other professionals involved in your loved one’s care. Our non-medical team can help by observing any changes in condition and communicating with the family or medical team as needed. We’ll adapt our care as the hospice or palliative plan evolves, ensuring seamless support.

By tailoring these services to your senior’s needs, we strive to make each day as comfortable and meaningful as possible. Whether your loved one is mostly independent but needs a little help, or requires full assistance with most activities, we adjust our care plan to provide the right level of support. Our flexible scheduling allows us to provide care from just a few hours a week up to 24/7 around-the-clock care, depending on what you and your family require.