There are often misconceptions about palliative care that often overshadow the invaluable support it provides to patients and their families. By debunking these myths about palliative care, we aim to shed light on the true essence of palliative care and its multifaceted benefits. Palliative care myths can dissuade individuals from seeking the compassionate care they […]
Category: End-of-Life Care
Compassionate end of life home care guidance for families. Explore practical and emotional support options for palliative care at home.
9 End-of-Life Signs Hours Before Death
Towards the end of a loved one’s life, recognising the end-of-life signs becomes critically important. This knowledge is invaluable for live-in carers, medical practitioners, and family members who are intimately involved in the care of those nearing their final moments. Understanding these signs not only prepares us to provide the most compassionate end-of-life care possible […]
What are the Alternatives to Hospice Care?
Do you or a loved one have a terminal illness? If so, you or they will require medical, emotional, and practical support. Hospice care isn’t the only option. Discover different types of professional end-of-life support to help manage symptoms and daily living. Palliative Care Palliative care is a specialised form of healthcare that strongly emphasises […]
10 Signs of Impending Death After a Stroke
A stroke, often caused by a clot or a burst blood vessel, is an unexpected interruption in the brain’s blood supply that causes brain cells to die, leading to injury or disability. Stroke seizures can even lead to death. Many stroke victims wonder what the life expectancy is after a mini-stroke. Well, a mini-stroke, also […]
Palliative Care at Home: What to Expect
Coping with a terminal illness is difficult, so it’s essential to understand how palliative care can make it easier for the individual and their family. What is Palliative Care? Palliative care is a specialised medical approach associated with alleviating pain and reducing discomfort in individuals facing severe illnesses or conditions, particularly those for whom the […]
What are the 5 Stages of Palliative Care?
Palliative care is put into place to help focus on symptom control, quality of life, emotional support, and advanced care planning for an individual with a chronic disease. A palliative care plan does not mean that death is imminent. A person can have palliative care at any stage of their illness when a cure cannot […]
Dementia: 10 Signs Death Is Near
Dementia, a general term encompassing the impairment of cognitive abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and personality, takes a toll on individuals and their loved ones. In the journey through the stages of dementia, the decline of patients can be swift, prompting the need for families to prepare for the inevitable. If you need help […]
A day with the Palliative Care Team
Sue Coleman, our Care Partnership Manager, was delighted to be personally invited to train and shadow alongside the palliative care team at Southend Hospital. The team consists of seven macmillan nurses and three consultants. She met with a CNS macmillan nurse and a palliative care consultant. Here’s Sue’s story… In the morning, I went along […]
Are you a member of the sandwich generation?
Do you care for elderly parents and children? If you’re feeling the pressure of looking after your children and your elderly parents, you’re not alone. Did you know, around 2.4 million people are part of what’s known as the “sandwich generation”. A generation of people in their 30s or 40s who now care for their […]