What are End-of-Life Care Options?

‍End-of-life care options encompass medical, emotional, and spiritual support services available for patients in the final stages of life. These include hospice care, palliative care, comfort measures, and various settings where care can be provided.

Why are end-of-life care options important?

• Quality of life: Focuses on comfort and dignity in final days.
• Family support: Provides resources for caregivers and loved ones.
• Personal choice: Allows patients to die according to their wishes.

Types of end-of-life care

• Hospice care for terminal patients.
• Palliative care for symptom management.
• Home-based or facility-based options.

How Solace can help

‍A Solace end-of-life advocate can help explore all care options, coordinate services across settings, and ensure your wishes are respected. They can assist with hospice enrollment, pain management coordination, and provide emotional support for families during difficult transitions.