Advanced Terminal Illness Care
Comprehensive Support for Complex Needs
Conditions We Care For
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Advanced Cancer: We offer comprehensive care focused on pain management, symptom control, and emotional support for patients and their families.
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End-Stage Heart Disease: Our care includes managing heart failure symptoms, offering comfort, and providing guidance on dietary and lifestyle adjustments to enhance wellbeing.
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Progressive Neurological Disorders: This includes care for conditions like Advanced Parkinson's Disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), and late-stage Alzheimer's Disease, focusing on maintaining comfort and dignity.
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Severe Lung Disease: We provide specialized care for conditions such as COPD and Advanced Pulmonary Fibrosis, aiming to ease breathing difficulties and enhance comfort.
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End-Stage Liver and Kidney Disease: Our team offers supportive care to manage symptoms associated with liver and kidney failure, providing comfort and dignity in the final stages.
Our Approach to Care
We believe in a holistic approach to treating advanced terminal illnesses. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to create personalized care plans that address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients. This includes:
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Pain and Symptom Management: Ensuring our patients are comfortable and free from pain is our top priority. We use a combination of medication and non-medical therapies to manage symptoms effectively.
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Emotional and Spiritual Support: We offer counseling, spiritual care, and emotional support to help patients and families navigate the emotional complexities of a terminal diagnosis.
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Family and Caregiver Support: Recognizing the impact of terminal illness on loved ones, we extend our support to families and caregivers, providing resources, respite care, and bereavement services.
Committed to Quality of Life
At American Veterans Hospice, our care extends beyond medical treatment. We focus on enhancing the quality of life for our patients, ensuring their final days are lived with respect, comfort, and dignity.
Join Us in a Journey of Compassionate Care
We understand the challenges faced by individuals and families dealing with advanced terminal illnesses. Our team is here to provide support, guidance, and care every step of the way. Contact us to learn more about how we can assist you and your loved ones during this time.