What is Palliative care support?
Receiving the news that palliative care is needed can be a challenging and emotional experience, not just for the individual but for their loved ones as well. Our team at Benopa care is here to provide both practical and emotional support, tailoring care to meet your unique needs, allowing you or your loved one to remain in the comforting environment of home.
In the face of a life-limiting disease or illness, the desire to stay at home, where one feels most at ease and in control, is a common sentiment. Recognising the emotional weight of such situations, our bespoke palliative care at home services is designed to support both your loved one and your family through this difficult time.
At the core of our palliative care is ensuring the comfort of your loved one, allowing them to live life on their terms during the final months or years. Our commitment is to provide compassionate and personalised care that respects their choices and enhances their overall quality of life.
What our palliative care clients and families frequently ask
Is palliative care the same as end of life care?
Palliative care becomes accessible from the moment you become aware of a life-limiting (terminal) illness. It is possible to receive palliative care concurrently with other therapies aimed at treating your condition. As you approach the end of life, end-of-life care becomes a specific type of palliative care provided.
How long can a person live on palliative care?
Palliative care encompasses the care and assistance provided to individuals with a life-limiting illness. Importantly, it does not imply an imminent end of life. Initiation of palliative care is based on individual needs and may extend from a few days to well over a year, determined by the unique requirements of each individual.
Which signs would you notice if the end-of-life is near?
In the final stages of life, various changes occur as the body slows down, indicating the approach of the end. These changes include weight loss, increased weakness, heightened need for sleep, fluctuations in body temperature, reduced appetite and fluid intake, challenges with bladder and bowel functions, breathlessness, and noisy breathing.