Salus Advanced Care Planning in Palliative Care

Advanced care planning is a dynamic and ongoing process rather than a single event. It is a time for observation, reflection and contemplation about the decisions and choices surrounding your diagnosis and treatment to ensure they are in line with your personal goals. Some of the choices made during this time are difficult, but Salus Homecare of Orange County’s palliative care team is here to help.

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Advanced Care Planning Services Provided:

Conversations with a medical social worker who can provide information and support
Referrals to professionals for will planning, financial matters and other important decisions
Information about advanced care directives and medical power of attorneys
Help outlining and communicating your personal goals for care

Salus of Orange County’s palliative care social workers guide you through these decisions, making them easier to consider and ensuring you feel confident all along the way. This key pillar of our palliative care program assists you in preparing for unexpected turn of events surrounding your illness and ensuring your goals are respected regarding curative treatments and end of life planning.

Advanced care planning is a gift to you and your family. Helping them to understand your goals reduces stress and anxiety. It also empowers you to maintain control over your treatments and experience and helps to ensure you are treated with dignity and respect.

The physical therapist was exceptional in her care, compassion and personal attention. I will recommend to friends and family.

Marie D.

My family and I hope this letter finds you all well and safe. The reason why we’re taking the time to write to you is to thank you for the hard work, compassion, and dedication, especially in these troubling times, that you all have shown to the community. We all know that an end of life period needs all the emotional, spiritual, and physical help from friends and family, and that is what your team does. But we also know that the families aren’t the only ones that need this support, you also need it, and that is why we want to share the words written in Proverbs 19:17 where it says: “The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, and He will repay him for what he does.” God will definitely repay you all for the generous help you give to others. May these words fill you with encouragement and strength to keep going. Thank you again for everything.

Michelle and Abel Orange County Dec 25, 2020

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Advanced Care Planning FAQ's

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Salus of Orange County Palliative Care social workers are always available to help you understand how to clearly communicate with your loved ones. Our team is also available to mediate during conversations and ensure that everyone clearly understands the information presented.

While you are never required to have specific documents to take advantage of palliative care services, there are several that we highly recommend because of their value to you. We are happy to explain the importance of these documents and help you access community resources if you need help preparing them.

Only you can make these important decisions. They are deeply personal and based on your own values and beliefs. Salus Homecare of Orange County’s social workers are available to discuss your options and help you understand your choices, but the final decision will always be in your hands.

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Curative Care

Physical and emotional support to help with the distressing side effects sometimes associated with a serious medical condition. The primary goal is to improve quality of life, but many patients also find treatment is easier to manage with curative care in place.

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
Emotional Support
Comfort Care

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Symptom Management

Managing symptoms associated with a serious medical condition helps you to maintain a higher quality of life and plan ahead to avoid common problems. Any symptoms are thoroughly assessed to create a safe and effective plan of care.