Palliative Care

Sturdy Health partners with HopeHealth for palliative care to provide personalized care and support for patients who are facing a chronic or terminal illness. Palliative care aims to enhance quality of life for patients, their families, and caregivers by preventing and relieving symptoms, anxiety, stress, and other challenges that can come with a serious illness. Care focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while helping patients take control of their health.

Palliative care improves the coordination of care by encouraging open communication between patients and caregivers. This helps us to understand what matters most to the patient, identify their priorities, and develop a care plan that reflects their wishes.

Who Should Consider Palliative Care?

Palliative care is available at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside treatment for the condition. Starting a conversation about palliative care early can help patients and families understand their options and find support for symptoms, stress, and other challenges associated with serious illness.

Conditions That May Benefit From Palliative Care

Palliative care may benefit people living with conditions such as:

• Cancer
• Chronic liver disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Congestive heart failure
• Dementia
• Kidney failure
• Other serious illnesses