Palliative, orend of lifecare, is specialised medical care for people with serious or terminal illnesses such as atype of dementiaor advanced cancer. The support focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness – keeping you as comfortable as possible. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their families and friends whilst reducing the emotional effects of illnesses.
Live-in care
Live-in care, also known as24 hour care, places a specially trained live-in carer to provide support each day according to your requirements. Carefully chosen based on your personality and care needs, this carer will live with you at home supporting you with your day-to-day needs. Your carer will likely become a great friend or companion, helping to promote your independence and help you to get the most out of life with palliative care.
Read more aboutwhat live in carecovers here.
Regular home visits
If you’d prefer support visits at specific times of the day – or overnight – your local Imet Health branch will provide the right level of care for you. Our support service ranges from a half-an-hour visit each week all the way through to several visits a day or nightly support. One of our expertly trained carers can support you to stay independent at home, so that you and your loved ones have complete reassurance that you’re being supported with care that’s adapted to you.
Respite care
If your usual caregiver needs to take a break, we offerrespite live-in carefrom as little as three days.We can step in quickly to support you with emergency care – whether you’ve been let down by your usual carer or they are taken ill – we’re here to help.
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