Expert Care for Those Facing Advanced Lung Disease
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Compassionate Lung Care Tailored to You
The Advanced Lung Care program at Hospice of the Chesapeake offers specialized support to individuals with advanced lung disease. Our goal is to enhance your quality of life by creating a personalized care plan that addresses your unique needs and goals. With a focus on comfort and symptom management, we work closely with your pulmonologist to reduce hospital visits and prevent unnecessary emergency room trips. Care is provided in the comfort of your home, where you can feel supported and at ease.
Comprehensive, Home-Based Care Team
Our highly trained, compassionate Care Team includes physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers—all working together to provide the care and support you need at home. Through regular in-home visits and close monitoring, we can proactively manage your symptoms to reduce the need for hospitalizations.
Types of Lung Conditions We Treat
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
- End-Stage Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
What You Can Expect from Our Advanced Lung Care Program
- Personalized Symptom Management: Receive a toolkit with a symptom tracker, action plan tool, medication organizer, and an Advanced Lung Care Patient and Caregiver Handbook.
- 24/7 Nurse Support: Our team is available by phone at any time to provide answers to questions and assist with symptom management.
- In Home Optimized Care: We focus on managing symptoms at home, reducing or preventing hospitalizations.
- Comprehensive Care Team: Your team includes a physician or nurse practitioner, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, all working to ensure your care is holistic and effective.
- Collaborative Approach: We work with your primary care physician and pulmonologist to ensure coordinated care that aligns with your wishes.
- Education and Support: Ongoing education for both patients and caregivers to help manage advanced lung disease. We also provide bereavement support when needed.
- Medication Management: We customize medications to manage symptoms like shortness of breath, ensuring the right treatment for your specific needs.
Key Goals of Our Advanced Lung Care Program
- Reduce hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
- Manage symptoms of advanced lung disease in the comfort of your home.
- Enhance understanding of advanced lung disease, empowering patients and families to make informed decisions during end-of-life care.
- Improve overall quality of life by addressing both physical and emotional needs.
Common Symptoms of Advanced Lung Disease
As advanced lung disease progresses, patients may experience a variety of symptoms that can significantly affect their quality of life. Our program is designed to help manage these symptoms effectively, minimizing the need for frequent doctor visits or hospitalizations. Symptoms may include:
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Persistent cough or changes in mucus production
- Decreased alertness or confusion
- Fever
- Chest pain or tightness
- Poor appetite and unintended weight loss
- Ineffective medications
- Difficulty with daily activities
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Swelling in the feet, ankles, or abdomen
- Trouble sleeping
- Dependence on oxygen therapy
As symptoms become more pronounced, our team works diligently to manage and alleviate them, helping you maintain comfort and stability. With early intervention and expert care, we aim to prevent unnecessary trips to the hospital and improve your overall well-being.
Click here to download a copy of our new Patient and Caregiver Resource Handbook.
