What Is Palliative Care?

‍Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of serious illness. Unlike hospice, palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.

Why is palliative care valuable?

• Symptom management: Controls pain, nausea, and other distressing symptoms.
• Quality of life: Improves daily functioning and emotional well-being.
• Family support: Provides resources and guidance for caregivers.

When to consider palliative care

• Serious illness diagnosis at any stage.
• Complex symptom management needs.
• Support for difficult treatment decisions.

How Solace can help

‍A Solace advocate can help connect you with palliative care teams, coordinate services across care settings, and ensure your preferences are respected. They can assist with advance care planning, facilitate family meetings, and help navigate complex medical decisions while providing emotional support.

Learn more about palliative care in our blog post "Palliative Care vs Hospice: Understanding the Differences"