Many people assume that hospice is a location. But actually, hospice refers to a type of multi-disciplinary end-of-life care. As the goal of hospice is to provide as much comfort and autonomy as possible to the patient, we provide the majority of that care in your loved one’s home.
How In-Home Care in California Works
Here is what will happen when your loved one begins receiving in-home care through Journey Palliative and Hospice:
- We will deliver Durable Medical Equipment, set it up, inspect it and test it.
- Our team will bring all other necessary medications and supplies to the patient’s residence.
- We will create a schedule for visits from the patient’s [Home Health Aid], doctor, nurses and specialists, as well as other team members like our social worker, chaplain and volunteers.
The schedule for care is fully tailored to the individual, and can be adjusted as needed. We will provide care at home as much as possible, only transitioning to in-patient care when necessary. As soon as your loved one is stable, they will be able to return home again.
In-home care is a collaborative process in which the patient’s primary caregiver and family play a pivotal role.
That means that at every stage, you will be able to give us input on the support your loved one needs and how best we can provide it.
As your hospice team, we are here to offer support to your family as well. We will work with you to adapt to your logistical needs and to help minimize travel, costs and other strains as you care for your loved one.
Get the In-Home Care Your Loved One Needs
Your loved one deserves the highest possible quality of life. Journey Palliative and Hospice will help your loved one to stay where they are comfortable with fully personalized at-home care anywhere in the Burbank and Los Angeles area. Please give us a call today at (818) 748-3427 to schedule your consultation.
