Celebrating Heart Month: The Important Role of Hospice Care for Individuals with End-Stage Heart Disease
February is Heart Month, a time to focus on the importance of cardiovascular health and the essential care needed for those living with congestive heart failure (CHF) or heart disease. Managing these conditions can be complex and emotionally taxing for both patients and their families. At Liberty Hospice, we specialize in providing compassionate, end-of-life support for individuals with these types of heart conditions, helping them live comfortably and fully at home. Our goal is to provide our patients compassionate care that alleviates symptoms, enhances comfort and improves quality of life.
How Liberty Hospice Supports Patients with End-Stage Heart Disease
The mission of hospice care is to help patients live as fully as possible while managing their symptoms and remaining comfortable at home. For those living with CHF or heart disease, Liberty Hospice offers specialized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Symptom Management: Our experienced care team monitors and manages CHF/heart disease symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest pain, weakness, fatigue, functional decline and hypertension.
- Collaborative Care: We work closely with the patient’s cardiologist to address early warning signs and stabilize worsening conditions before they escalate.
- Medical Support: Liberty Hospice provides essential medications, oxygen, and other medical equipment needed to manage heart conditions effectively.
- Home Visits: Our hospice team makes regular home visits to assess and reduce acute symptoms, ensuring our patients remain as comfortable as possible.
By addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of CHF and heart disease, Liberty Hospice empowers patients to focus on living as fully as possible.
The Benefits of Hospice Care for CHF or Heart Disease Patients
Choosing hospice care for patients with CHF or heart disease comes with several benefits that help ease the burden on both patients and their families.
- Reduced Hospitalizations: With proactive symptom management and regular care at home, patients experience fewer hospital visits and emergency room trips.
- Improved Quality of Life: By focusing on comfort and well-being, our care plans enhance our patients’ daily lives.
- Comfort Care: Effective symptom management ensures patients feel less discomfort and greater ease in their routines.
- Comprehensive Support: Patients and their families receive guidance, resources and emotional support from our dedicated care team, making this journey less overwhelming.
Why Early Hospice Referrals Matter
When a patient with CHF or heart disease is no longer seeking curative treatments, referring them to hospice care early ensures they receive timely and effective care. Early intervention helps stabilize symptoms, improves comfort and provides families with the resources they need to navigate the challenges of these conditions.
At Liberty Hospice, we are committed to supporting patients and their families during one of life’s most challenging times. With our specialized cardiac care services, patients with CHF or heart disease can receive the compassionate, comprehensive care they deserve, all while remaining in the comfort of their own home.
If you or someone you love is living with end-stage heart disease, consider the difference Liberty Hospice can make. Together, we can provide care that brings comfort, dignity and peace to patients and their families.
About Liberty Home Care and Hospice:
Liberty Home Care and Hospice is a part of Liberty Health, a family-owned company that has provided continuum of care services across the Carolinas and beyond since 1875. We are a leading provider of home health, palliative and hospice care throughout North Carolina. We also provide home health care in select counties in South Carolina and Virginia. For additional information about our locations and our comprehensive services designed to meet the evolving needs of our patients, please visit our website or call (800) 999-9883.
