Palliative Care.
BelleVie’s palliative Care services focus on relieving the pain, stress and symptoms of a serious illness, often when curative care is no longer an option.
Jim's Story
Jim was diagnosed with a terminal autoimmune skin disease, adding to his previous diagnosis of dementia. Due to his condition, he was confined to bed with very limited physical capacity. Initially, doctors gave Jim only four to five days to live, but further assessments confirmed that his condition had stabilised.
Jim’s wife, Ann, found it increasingly difficult to manage his skin disease alone and had previously hired a live-in carer to help, hoping to spend precious time with him. Unfortunately, the arrangement wasn't working, prompting Ann to seek an alternative. She was drawn to BelleVie because of our holistic approach to care, focusing on the entire person rather than just their physical needs. Ann appreciated that Jim was seen as a unique individual and not just another case.
After an initial conversation with one of our Trusted Assessors, where we learnt about Jim's interests and wishes, Ann decided that BelleVie was the right choice for their family. As our team got to know Jim, they each contributed their diverse backgrounds to brighten his days. Jim began to eagerly anticipate his visits, enjoying the singing and poetry activities the team organised. Seeing him so engaged brought Ann much joy.
While we provided practical care for Jim, allowing Ann to spend more quality time with him, our person-centred approach also focused on bringing happiness into his days. Ann greatly valued the support from our Wellbeing Support Workers, knowing she could turn to them for advice and comfort whenever needed. Ann will always be grateful for the joy and care we brought into Jim’s life during such a challenging time.
Palliative Care of the most compassionate standard is provided by BelleVie as part of a specialist care package.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative and end-of-life care both aim to relieve pain and increase comfort, but palliative care can be initiated at any stage of a serious illness, regardless of life expectancy, whereas end-of-life care is provided during the terminal phase of an illness.
Palliative and end-of-life care both aim to relieve pain and increase comfort, but palliative care can be initiated at any stage of a serious illness, regardless of life expectancy, whereas end-of-life care is provided during the terminal phase of an illness.
BelleVie’s Palliative Care services
Palliative and end-of-life care both aim to relieve pain and increase comfort, but palliative care can be initiated at any stage of a serious illness, regardless of life expectancy, whereas end-of-life care is provided during the terminal phase of an illness.
Whether you or your loved one require daily medication management and pain relief, weekly wellbeing support, or ad hoc help, BelleVie will provide a bespoke palliative care package to suit.
