EPISODE 41 – Palliative Care: The Bridge Between Home Health and Hospice

Episode 41 – Palliative Care: The Bridge Between Home Health and HospiceMany people hear the term palliative care and immediately assume it means hospice—or end of life. In reality, palliative care is often the missing link between home health and hospice, designed to improve quality of life while patients continue active treatment and symptom management.In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan sits down with Heather Childers, RN (Territory Operations Director) and Shirley Anderson from Accent Home Health to break down what palliative care truly is, who it’s for, and how it can support individuals living with serious or chronic conditions.You’ll learn:What palliative care is—and how it differs from home health and hospiceWhen palliative care is appropriate (and when it’s not)How palliative care helps manage pain, symptoms, and emotional stressWhy palliative care can significantly improve quality of life without giving up treatments like dialysis or chemotherapyHow families and patients can access palliative care through hospitals, doctors, or home health agenciesWhat makes Accent Home Health’s CHAP-certified palliative care program unique in Southern OregonThis episode is especially helpful for seniors, caregivers, veterans, and families navigating complex medical decisions who want support without feeling like they are “at the end.”📞 To learn more about palliative care services through Accent Home Health: Call 541-414-1800At Team Senior™, our mission is to guide you and support you through the maze of Southern Oregon Long-Term Care.📞 For Team Senior resources, call: 541-295-8230Or visit our website for more information: https://www.teamsenior.org/