Support Services for Hospice & Palliative Care Clients
At Fathers Heart Home Care, we offer a range of Hospice and Palliative care services designed to support those in need.
Daily Living Assistance
- Help with bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Assistance with toileting and incontinence care
- Mobility support (e.g., transferring, repositioning, and walking assistance)
- Meal preparation and feeding assistance
Companionship and Emotional Support
- Providing a comforting presence to prevent loneliness
- Engaging clients in meaningful conversations or activities
- Offering support to family members during emotional moments
Household Management
- Light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Laundry and linen changes
- Organizing and tidying personal spaces
- Managing grocery shopping and errands
Coordination and Monitoring
- Acting as a bridge between hospice nurses, family members, and caregivers
- Notifying families or hospice teams of any changes in the client’s condition
- Following care plans established by hospice professionals
- Transportation assistance to appointments
Medication Reminders and Support
- Ensuring clients take prescribed medications on schedule (without administering them)
End-of-Life Comfort Measures
- Providing a calm and peaceful environment
- Supporting the client’s preferred routines and traditions
- Helping families focus on quality time with their loved one
At Fathers Heart Home Care, we partner with hospice providers to ensure seamless, continuous support for clients and their families. While hospice nurses focus on medical and palliative care, our caregivers provide around-the-clock assistance with daily tasks, companionship, and comfort. By working closely with hospice teams, we help create a consistent, compassionate care experience that enhances the quality of life during this delicate time.
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FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our Hospice and Palliative care services, tailored for your loved ones.
We provide non-medical supportive home care for hospice clients, ensuring comfort and assistance with daily tasks when hospice nurses are not present. Our caregivers offer companionship, mobility support, meal preparation, and other essential services to maintain a peaceful and dignified environment.
Hospice care focuses on medical and palliative treatment, with nurses visiting a few times per week. Supportive home care provides continuous, non-medical assistance, such as personal care, emotional support, and household help, ensuring clients are never alone.
Yes, we offer 24/7 support based on each family’s needs. Whether you require a few hours of care or round-the-clock assistance, our caregivers are here to provide consistent support.
Absolutely. We work closely with hospice teams to follow care plans, communicate any changes in the client’s condition, and ensure seamless, holistic support.
If your loved one requires assistance beyond hospice nurse visits, such as help with mobility, personal care, or companionship, supportive home care ensures they receive constant attention and comfort when medical professionals are not present.
