Covenant Palliative Care
Covenant at Home Palliative Care is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing serious or chronic illnesses. Our specialized approach focuses on relieving pain, managing symptoms, and addressing the emotional and psychological challenges that come with long-term health conditions. We also provide compassionate support to family members and caregivers, ensuring they have the guidance they need. Since palliative care is highly personalized, each patient receives a care plan tailored to their specific needs.
The Benefits of Covenant at Home Palliative Care
Our palliative care team takes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to ensure each patient’s unique needs are met. We coordinate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop a personalized care plan that:
- Manages pain and symptoms effectively
- Provides emotional and psychological support
- Addresses spiritual and social concerns
- Helps caregivers and loved ones navigate challenges
Covenant at Home is committed to delivering compassionate, expert care that enhances comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.
Who Can Receive Covenant at Home Palliative Care?
Palliative care is appropriate for individuals at any stage of their illness. This includes those undergoing treatment for curable conditions, individuals managing chronic diseases, and patients nearing the end of life. Our team provides expert support no matter where you are in your health journey.
Get in Touch
If you or a loved one could benefit from our in-home palliative care services, we are here to help. Contact Covenant at Home today to learn more about our compassionate care and how we can support you during this journey.
Call us at (989)799-6020
How Does Palliative Care Differ from Hospice Care?
While both palliative and hospice care focus on comfort, they serve different purposes. Covenant at Home Palliative Care works alongside ongoing treatments, helping patients manage symptoms while still addressing their illness. Hospice care, on the other hand, is designed for individuals who have chosen to stop curative treatments and focus entirely on comfort and quality of life in their final stages.
Palliative care begins at the time of diagnosis of a serious or chronic illness and may include curative treatments, while hospice care is provided when a patient is considered terminal, typically with a prognosis of six months or less, and focuses on comfort without curative intent. All hospice is palliative care but not all palliative care is hospice.
| Palliative Care vs. Hospice | |
|---|---|
| Palliative Care | Hospice Care |
| Begins at the time of diagnosis of a serious or chronic illness or debilitating injury | When a patient is considered "terminal," with generally less than 6 months to live |
| No disease-specific criteria for care | Disease-specific care |
| Goal: manage symptoms for serious life-limiting illness or injury, and quality of life | Goal: manage symptoms, quality of life |
| Interdisciplinary team approach | Interdisciplinary team approach |
| Provided inpatient or outpatient | Typically provided in a patient's home, nursing home, assisted living, or hospice home |
| Not all palliative care is hospice | All hospice is palliative care |
| May include aggressive curative care | Aggressive symptom management without curative treatment |
| Expenses are covered primarily by fees for service, direct hospital support, or philanthropy | Covered by insurance/Medicare Part A/Medicaid, most private insurance |