When you think of “palliative care,” what do you think of? Enjoying time with family and friends? A pain-free trip to the mountains or lake? Maybe it means no worrying about coordinating care among your medical treatment team.
These are vital parts of the service Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC, provides to clients and their families. We help manage the pain and symptoms of terminal or chronic illness and support you as you make decisions for yourself and your family. Part of our services includes helping you understand whether you or a loved one qualifies for palliative care.
Do I Qualify For Palliative Care?
You may qualify for palliative care no matter how old you are or what stage your serious illness is at. Palliative care can start the day you receive your diagnosis, after you choose to end curative care, or at any point in between.
Anyone with a serious, complex illness or condition can quality for palliative care. For example, people who struggle with a chronic illness or disease, like heart disease, COPD, renal disease, diabetes, or dementia may be eligible for palliative care. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends that heart patients begin receiving palliative care as soon as they’re diagnosed.
Checklist For Qualifying For Palliative Care
Many people are curious if they or a loved one qualify for palliative care. We’ll gladly meet with you and your loved ones to discuss the services that Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care offers and help you learn if you qualify.
If you answer “yes” to one or more of these questions, call us. We can explain your options and help you get started:
- Does your illness require ongoing care or pain management?
- Have you been diagnosed with a chronic or serious disease or illness?
- Are you having a hard time coping with your diagnosis or managing your emotions about your condition?
- Are you having trouble controlling pain, or are you seeking alternative methods of pain management?
- Are you having a hard time wrapping your head around your diagnosis or your next steps for treatment?
- Do you have advance care planning in place, or would you like assistance with advanced care directives?
There is no reason to wait. Palliative care provides the support you need to come to terms with your condition, treatment, and potential outcomes. We also help our patients feel more comfortable, easing the symptoms of their disease and helping them through the aftereffects of invasive or rigorous treatment sessions like chemo.
Getting Started With Palliative Care In Montana
Learning if you qualify for palliative care is simple. Call Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care and speak with one of our compassionate patient care team members. Our team will get to know you and your family and then offer options for in-home or hospital services. We do it because we C.A.R.E.
We work with patients across Helena and Montana, supporting you and your family and connecting you with other resources in your area, including community outreach and social services. Contact us today for a personalized assessment.