At Heavenly Home Care Inc., we understand that navigating the end-of-life journey can be a difficult and emotional experience. That’s why we offer comprehensive hospice care, home care, and end-of-life care services throughout Northern Illinois, encompassing Will, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Winnebago Counties.
Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing compassionate care that focuses on comfort, dignity, and respect for both patients and their families during this sensitive time.
Hospice Care
Here's how we can support you:
When a cure is no longer an option, our hospice care services offer comfort and support to ensure your loved one experiences the highest quality of life possible in their remaining days. We provide:
Emotional and spiritual support:
Social and bereavement support
In-home care services
Our compassionate team provides emotional and spiritual support for both patients and families coping with end-of-life issues.
We offer social activities, counseling, and grief support to help patients and families cope with the emotional challenges of end-of-life care.
Our caregivers can assist with daily living activities, allowing your loved one to remain comfortable in their own home.
Home Care for End-of-Life Support
Our home care services can be integrated with hospice care or offered independently to provide essential support during this critical time. These services include:
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other daily living activities.
Meal preparation and light housekeeping
Maintaining a clean and comfortable environment allows patients to focus on their well-being.
Companionship and emotional support
Our caregivers offer companionship and emotional support to combat loneliness and isolation.
Respite care
Providing temporary relief for family caregivers allows them to recharge and maintain their own well-being.
Palliative Care
Palliative care focuses on managing pain and symptoms associated with serious illnesses, not just end-of-life situations. We can work with your loved one’s existing healthcare team to integrate palliative care services aimed at improving their quality of life.
Compassionate and Experienced Team
We have a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional care with empathy and respect.
Personalized Care Plans:
We create customized care plans that address the individual needs and preferences of each patient and their family.
24/7 Availability:
We are available around the clock to offer support and ensure your loved one’s needs are met.
Serving Northern Illinois:
We offer our services throughout Will, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Winnebago Counties.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers on hospice care!
Hospice care focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life. At some point, it may not be possible to cure a serious illness, or a patient may choose not to undergo certain treatments. Hospice is designed for this situation
Hospice care does not focus on treatments to cure the cause of the terminal illness, it seeks to keep the individual comfortable and make their remaining time as meaningful as possible. This includes a focus on pain relief and may include nursing care, but also includes emotional support and help with everyday tasks.
Hospice is a mode of medical therapy that may be more appropriate than curative procedures for people with terminal illness. Hospice focuses on symptom management, controlling pain and addressing spiritual, emotional and psychological comfort.
Palliative care focuses on maintaining the highest quality of life while managing treatment and other needs. Hospice care specifically focuses on the period closest to death.