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Palliative Care at Any Stage of Serious Illness

Reserve Care palliative care improves quality of life at any stage of a serious illness. Our team manages symptoms, supports complex decisions and partners with you while your loved one continues medical treatment. Palliative care can begin at diagnosis and continue alongside curative or life prolonging therapies.

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What Is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. It focuses on improving quality of life by managing symptoms, reducing stress and helping patients and families understand their care options. 

At Reserve Care, our palliative care clinicians are called Navigators. The name reflects their role. They guide patients and families through symptoms, treatment decisions and the complexities of serious illness while working alongside your existing medical providers 

The goal is simple. Help patients feel more comfortable, informed and supported throughout their care. 

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When to Consider Palliative Care?

You may want to consider palliative care when: 

    • Pain, shortness of breath or fatigue disrupt daily life 
    • Treatments feel overwhelming or unclear 
    • Hospital visits are increasing 
    • You are unsure what to expect next 
    • You need support discussing goals of care
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Compassion Beyond Treatment

Watching my mom struggle with pain and uncertainty was incredibly difficult. The palliative care team cared about my mom as a person, not just her illness, and helped our family feel less alone during a very hard time.

-Pat, Caregiver

Preserving Independence with Dignity

My mom wanted to maintain as much independence as possible, but her symptoms were becoming harder to manage. The palliative care team improved her quality of life and gave our family peace of mind. They explained options clearly and treated my mom with so much compassion and respect.

-Kate, Caregiver

Focusing on What Matters Most

When my wife's illness became more complex, we felt overwhelmed trying to manage appointments, symptoms and difficult decisions. The palliative care team helped us slow down and focus on what mattered most to her. They listened, answered our questions and made sure she was comfortable while helping us feel supported.

-Don, Caregiver

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    Where Is Palliative Care Available?

    Reserve Care provides palliative care wherever someone calls home. This includes private residences, assisted living communities, and nursing facilities. Our teams adapt care to each setting while providing consistent, compassionate support.

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    How Is Palliative Care Paid For?

    Palliative care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Coverage typically includes medical care, medications related to your diagnosis and medical equipment and supplies. Our staff helps families understand coverage and navigate paperwork so they can focus on what matters most.