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The Premier Choice for Hospice Care in LA & Orange County, CA
Welcome to Agape Hospice & Palliative Care. Our team of medical experts specializes in providing personalized care services for patients with serious or terminal illnesses. When aggressive treatment is no longer an option, we are here to offer 24/7 advice, support, and care to LA and Orange County residents. At Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, we understand the importance of tailoring care plans to meet the unique needs of each patient and their families. Whether you’re seeking hospice care or palliative care, our highly trained team is dedicated to providing compassionate services that prioritize your loved one’s comfort. We take pride in leading with love and ensuring peace of mind for patients and families throughout LA and Orange County. Trust us to provide the highest quality hospice and palliative care, so you can focus on cherishing the time you have with your loved one.
Our Goal as a Hospice Organization
- Manage the patient’s pain and symptoms
- Assist the patient with the emotional psychosocial and spiritual aspects of dying
- Provide needed medications, medical supplies, and equipment
- Coach the family on how to care for the patient
- Deliver special services like speech and physical therapy when needed
- Make short-term inpatient care available when pain or symptoms become too difficult to manage at home, or the caregiver needs short-term relief
- Provide bereavement care and counseling to surviving family and friends
Pain Management
Easing pain is the process of bringing pain under control. Pain is a common problem with many people at the end of life and can actually accelerate the decline in health due to poor nutrition, depression, lack of social stimulation, and lack of exercise. If severe enough, pain can prevent patients from performing common daily tasks. Pain often:
- Makes it difficult to sleep
- Makes it difficult or impossible to pursue hobbies or personal activities
- Causes chronic exhaustion
- Can cause depression
- Causes patients to lose their desire to eat
- Makes it difficult to enjoy the companionship
- Makes patients reluctant to move
- Causes patient to isolate due to their disability
- Causes Family and friends who are caregivers become exhausted and stressed
Personalized Care Tailored to Your Loved One
We believe in a personalized approach to health care. At Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, we understand that every patient and family is unique, which is why we provide a care plan tailored specifically to your loved one’s condition and unique needs. Our dedicated team at Agape Hospice & Palliative Care works together to address the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family during the challenging time of facing a terminal illness and bereavement. We strive to optimize comfort and dignity according to the patient’s and family’s needs and goals, providing a roadmap to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our team, which is also known as an Interdisciplinary Team is made of the following:
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Certified Home Health Aides
- Social Workers
- Spiritual & Bereavement Counselors
- On-Call Nurses-24/7 Crisis Support
- Volunteers
The care plan includes the scope and frequency of services to meet the patient’s and family’s needs and acts as an outline of the patient’s issues and what interventions or actions should be taken to achieve clear goals for each issue. The care plan will include medication or equipment orders for the patient.
In addition to the goals and wishes of the patient and family, the care plan will include:
- Interventions to manage pain and symptoms
- The frequency of services necessary to meet the specific patient and family needs
- Measurable outcomes anticipated from implementing and coordinating the care plan
- Drugs and treatments necessary to meet the needs of the patient
- Medical supplies and equipment necessary to meet the needs of the patient
- Documentation of the patient and family’s level of understanding, involvement, and agreement with the care plan.
Our care plans are updated regularly as the patient’s medical condition changes, or if the hospice team feels that certain changes may promote better outcomes. Because hospice care is not curative healthcare, the care plan goals are not designed to cure the patient’s terminal illness. Our goals are to relieve symptoms, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. Because we are experts at this, we will educate and give advice but ultimately the patient and family are the decision-makers.
Accommodating a Wide Range of Needs
Trusting another person with your loved one’s care is no easy task. However, our team works to make transitioning to hospice as straightforward as possible for everyone involved. We accommodate a wide range of needs to ensure you and your loved one are supported along the way. Look to us for these specialized hospice care services in Los Angeles and Orange Counties:
Bereavement Social Services
Coping with the emotional challenges of terminal illness and loss requires continual support. Our bereavement social services are designed to address both the patient’s and family’s needs as they work through their grief and sadness. Our team offers:
- Advocacy—We work with patients and their families to ensure their rights are protected and treatments align with the patient’s wishes.
- Caregiver Support—Moving to hospice care may be hard on family caregivers. We’ll be at your side throughout the process, offering support as you need it.
- Emotional Counseling—Could you use someone to talk to as your loved one transitions to end-of-life care? Ask us about enrolling in counseling sessions.
Nursing Services
Our nursing services form the foundation of comprehensive hospice care. We work to bring every patient comfort and dignity while meeting their physical needs. Here’s who you’ll encounter when you choose hospice home care services:
- Admission Nurses—These professionals conduct initial assessments, gather medical histories, and create a roadmap for care.
- Hospice Nurse Case Managers—Our case managers work directly with patients and their caregivers to monitor chronic conditions and manage medications.
- Nursing Support—No matter your loved one’s needs (or how much they change), you can always turn to our team for support. We offer all forms of care, including pain management and wound care.
Bereavement Support Services
Grieving is a deeply personal process, and no two journeys are alike. At Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, our bereavement support services are designed to help families process their emotions at their own pace. We provide various programs to help families cope with losing a loved one—choose from online support groups or in-person sessions with a mental health professional. Taking advantage of these services can go a long way toward unpacking your complex feelings and avoiding loneliness.
Advanced Care Planning
Planning ahead is a great way to increase your peace of mind and ensure your loved one maintains control over their healthcare decisions. Our advanced care planning services include comprehensive support as your loved one decides what they want from end-of-life care. Our hospice care at-home services can help with:
- Advanced directives
- Power of attorney
- POLST and DNR orders
- Organ donation
- Pain relief methods
Home Medical Equipment
The right equipment can significantly enhance the care experience at home. We provide high-quality hospice medical equipment as part of our services and can recommend supplies according to your loved one’s needs. The following equipment is available through our in-home service:
- Hospital beds (with side rails)
- Walkers, crutches, and canes
- Elevated toilet seats
- Bath and shower benches
- Support surfaces, including pressure pads
Why Los Angeles and Orange Counties Choose Us
At Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, we aim to provide more than your typical end-of-life care. We offer compassionate support with a holistic approach—regardless of your loved one’s needs, you can count on us to ensure their comfort and respect their wishes. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Personalized Care Plans—Every patient is different, so we tailor care plans to meet each person’s specific needs.
- Experienced Interdisciplinary Team—From social workers to specialized nurses, our staff works together to support patients and families at every step.
- Extended Support—When you trust us with in-home hospice, you’ll have access to our support even after your loved one’s passing.
Reach Out to Our Compassionate Team
If you have questions about hospice care and how it might benefit your loved one, don’t hesitate to reach out to Agape Hospice & Palliative Care. Our team is committed to keeping you and your loved one comfortable every step of the way. Contact us to learn more about our in-home hospice services in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.