Who it’s for
Anyone facing a serious illness, at any stage, and families who want support managing symptoms, treatment decisions, and the emotional weight that comes with it.
Ask about Palliative CareWhat is Palliative Care?
Palliative Care is specialized care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, or dementia. Its goal is to relieve pain and other symptoms, reduce stress, and help patients and families make informed decisions about care.
Palliative Care is not the same as hospice. It can begin at any stage of illness, including right at diagnosis, and it can be provided alongside treatments meant to cure or control the disease.
Benefits of Palliative Care
Relief from pain and symptoms
Expert management of pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and other symptoms that affect daily life.
Care that follows your wishes
We help you understand options and plan care around your goals and values.
Support for the whole family
Guidance, education, and emotional support for the people caring for you.
Fewer crises
Proactive care at home can reduce emergency visits and hospital stays.
What’s included
- Pain and symptom management
- Advance care planning
- Help understanding treatment options
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Family guidance and education
- Coordination with your doctors and specialists
How it works
A first conversation
We talk with you and your family about the illness, symptoms, and concerns.
Care planning
Our team builds a plan focused on comfort and your goals.
Ongoing support
Regular visits and check-ins, adjusted as needs change, in coordination with your doctors.
Common questions
Is Palliative Care the same as hospice?
No. Hospice is for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment. Palliative Care can be provided at any stage of serious illness, alongside curative treatment.
Do I have to stop my current treatment?
No. Palliative Care works together with your current doctors and treatment.
When should we consider Palliative Care?
Earlier is often better. Many families wish they’d started sooner, when symptoms or stress first became hard to manage.
How is Palliative Care paid for?
Medicare and many insurance plans may cover parts of Palliative Care. We’ll review your options with you.
Let’s talk about Palliative Care.
Call (310) 383-7760 or request a consultation.