Palliative Care
Living with a serious or complex illness can bring physical discomfort, emotional stress, and uncertainty. Our palliative care team works alongside your doctors to manage symptoms, improve comfort, and help guide care decisions. We focus on the whole person—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—so patients and families feel supported every step of the way.
What Is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on relieving symptoms, easing pain, and improving quality of life—at any stage of illness. It’s benefits include:
- Enhanced quality of life
- Decrease hospitalizations
- Increased independence
- Symptom management
- Holistic patient-centered support
WHO?
Palliative care supports patients living with a serious or complex illness.
Patients at any stage of illness continuing curative treatments.
WHAT?
Symptom and pain management.
Decreased hospitalizations.
Emotional support and spiritual guidance.
WHERE?
In the home.
At a Long-term care facility.
At an Assisted living facility.
At an Independent living facility.
THE CARE TEAM PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES
At The Care Team, our palliative care services are designed to support patients wherever they are in their health journey, helping them feel more comfortable, informed, and supported while continuing curative treatments. Services include:
Physician oversight
Skilled nursing visits
Medical social worker visits or calls
Spiritual care and support
WHO IS ON MY PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM?
Our interdisciplinary palliative care team is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for patients and support for their families. We help manage physical symptoms while also addressing emotional and spiritual concerns. We support families in navigating complex medical decisions and honoring each patient’s wishes for care.
Medical Director
Leads the interdisciplinary team in developing and overseeing each patient’s personalized care plan.
Skilled Nursing
Nurse practitioners coordinate care, provide symptom management, and educate patients and families about treatment options and comfort strategies.
Social Worker
Assesses emotional, social, spiritual, and financial needs, offering counseling and connecting families with helpful resources.
Chaplain
Provides spiritual support, counseling, and bereavement care tailored to each patient’s beliefs and values.
Compassionate Care, Personalized Support
At The Care Team, our passionate team of specialists develop a care plan entirely on your individual wants and needs. We work closely with you and your healthcare team to provide coordinated plan of care and an extra layer of support when you need it most.
We Care for Your Family
We care for our patients and their loved ones. We educate and support the whole family every step of the way meeting each individual where they are.
Enhancing Quality of Life
Palliative care can begin at any stage of illness – and it does not signal you are giving up. Instead, palliative care focuses on improving your quality of life and relieving symptoms when you are critically ill.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re here to help answer your questions. Below are some common questions about palliative care. If you don’t see your question listed, please contact us and one of our care team members will be happy to help you.
Who is eligible to for palliative care?
Palliative care is available for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses that affect daily life or cause ongoing symptoms or pain. Examples include cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, and Parkinson’s disease.
Do I need an order for palliative care?
Yes. A physician’s order is required. Our palliative care team will work closely with your doctor to create a care plan that supports your comfort and quality of life.
How does palliative care work with my current treatment?
Palliative care complements the treatment you are already receiving. Our team provides in-home support, monitors symptoms, and helps reduce emergency room visits and hospital stays. We focus on physical comfort while also offering emotional and spiritual support to patients and caregivers.
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of serious illness and alongside curative treatments. Hospice care begins when curative treatment is no longer pursued and focuses entirely on comfort at the end of life. Both provide compassionate support, but the timing and goals of care are different.
Where is palliative care provided?
Palliative care is traditionally offered in one of three settings: at home, in a hospital or specialized clinic, or in a nursing home. Your care team, along with your family, can help you make the best decision on where to receive treatment depending on your needs.
Is palliative care covered by my insurance?
Palliative care services are covered by Medicare Part B and many private insurance plans. Accepted insurances include:
- Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Aetna
- Priority Health
- United Healthcare
- Health Plus
- And more…
Talk to Us Today. We’re Here to Help.
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AREAS WE SERVE
We are honored to support our patients and families in communities throughout Illinois and Ohio. Contact us to get connected to your local Care Team.
