Aging in place is about bringing support to the privacy of wherever an individual calls home. Brea Imse, Executive Hospice Care Coordinator at Gentiva Hospice, talks about the different levels of home care and explains the differences between palliative and hospice care.
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What Does it Mean to Age in Place?
Aging in place refers to when an individual chooses to age in the comfort of their home. A person’s home is anything they consider home, whether that’s a house they’ve lived in for decades or a senior community they’ve recently chosen to settle in. The idea of aging in place is to ensure seniors are comfortable and confident in their environment— and sometimes that means working with a provider to receive a form of home care.
What’s the Difference Between Palliative and Hospice Care?
Palliative care and hospice care share similarities, but they are two separate types of care. Palliative care is for individuals with a serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to help ease symptoms and offer physical, mental, and emotional support.
Hospice care is for individuals facing a life-limiting illness, such as cancer. During hospice care, medical professionals are no longer working to cure the overall illness. Instead, the goal of hospice care is to ease the symptoms of the individual's condition so they can have the highest quality of life in their final moments.
Helpful Resources
Consider the following resources if you or an aging loved one are exploring your at-home care options.
How Elderwerks Can Help
Elderwerks is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization that provides seniors and families with information, referrals, and guidance for senior living, home care, and support services. Contact our office by calling 855-462-0100 to connect with one of our senior care advisors who can help you find the resources you need.
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