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End-of-Life Care in Upper Darby PA: What Does End-of-life Care Mean for a Family Member with Cancer?
End-of-Life Care in Upper Darby PA: What Does End-of-life Care Mean for a Family Member with Cancer?

Cancer is a terrifying illness for your family member and it comes with a multitude of treatment options and possible outcomes. For a patient who is nearing the end of her cancer journey, however, having other care options can make life and managing illness so much easier.

Managing Symptoms, Including Pain

Cancer and the different forms of treatment for cancer bring with them a whole variety of symptoms that are often unpleasant and uncomfortable. The biggest issue for your family member may be the pain associated with both the cancer itself and with any treatment methods she’s tried. Nausea, insomnia, and problems with appetite are other problems that she might wrestle with regularly. Having help from care providers who have experience managing these symptoms is crucial to improving your family member’s quality of life.

Having a Feeling of Control

Battling cancer and facing these end-of-life issues is often a fast way to start to feel out of control. By putting a team in place that she trusts, your family member is far more likely to start to feel as if she has more control again of what is happening in her life. This can be one of the most important aspects of end-of-life care for cancer patients because so much happens to them that is beyond the scope of their control.

Finding Emotional Support from People Who Understand

Your family member may well have a support system made up of friends and family who are there for her. But having a support system made up of people who are extremely experienced in dealing with these sorts of issues is slightly different. There is a level of understanding there that your family member doesn’t have to wait for in order to experience.

Spending Quality Time with Loved Ones

When your family member has other ways to get her needs met, that frees up you and other family members to be able to simply spend time with her. That doesn’t mean that you’re never supposed to help her with practical concerns, of course. But it does mean that there are other people helping to shoulder those tasks so that you and your family member have more quality time together.

There’s no right or wrong time for your family member to seek out end-of-life care for her condition. She may find that the extra support that this type of care provides for her can help her to manage the rest of the decisions she and you need to make.

If you or an aging parent are considering end-of-life care in Upper Darby, PA, please contact the caring staff at Serenity Hospice today. Call (215) 867-5405.

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What is Hospice?


Hospice care offers a range of comprehensive services, including pain and symptom management, medication management, emotional and spiritual support, assistance with daily activities, respite care for caregivers, counseling, bereavement support, and access to durable medical equipment (DME) for added comfort.

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Services we Provide


  • Doctor services and consultations
  • Nursing care
  • Medical equipment
  • Medical supplies
  • Prescription drugs for symptom control or pain relief related to the terminal illness
  • Hospice aide and homemaker services

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Who Qualifies for Hospice?


Hospice care is available for individuals with a prognosis of six months or less to live, as determined by their physician. Eligibility criteria may vary based on specific regulations and guidelines. Hospice care is typically covered by private insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, some hospice organizations offer financial assistance programs to support individuals who are uninsured or facing financial constraints.

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Good day! We are writing this note to thank Serenity Hospice and specifically nurses “Irene and Carly” for the wonderful care and attention they gave our mother, Gail Cummings, during her last days of life. The help and comfort they also showed towards my brother and myself was priceless! Deepest thanks for making a very difficult time less difficult.

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