Many people wish to spend their final days in the familiar surroundings of their own home, surrounded by loved ones and familiar memories. This desire often stems from the need to maintain control, comfort and dignity in the final stages of life.
Palliative care at home
There are many advantages to receiving palliative care at home. The main advantages include
- the familiar surroundings,
- individual care and
- proximity to the family.
However, there are also challenges, such as adapting the living space or organizing the necessary medical care. Despite these challenges, home palliative care offers the opportunity to adapt care to the patient's individual needs and maintain a sense of normality in an otherwise challenging time.
End-of-life care
End-of-life care at home means that care is primarily focused on ensuring comfort, peace and dignity in the last days of life. This may include managing pain medication, providing emotional support and fulfilling last wishes. In a home setting, this type of care can often be more intimate and personalized as there are no clinical restrictions.
End of life care
In this crucial phase, both the nursing staff and the family play a central role. Nurses provide medical expertise and emotional support, while the family offers comfort and closeness. Together they form a network of support that ensures the dying person feels loved, respected and cared for.
Bereavement support and counseling
The loss of a loved one is a profound event that is often accompanied by intense grief. Professional grief counseling can help families and loved ones process their pain and find new ways of remembering and moving on. These services often offer individual and group sessions and can be an important step on the road to healing.
