Emotional & Spiritual Support

Comfort for the heart, peace for the soul

At LifeChoice, we understand the complex journey of those facing serious illness, terminal conditions, and the transition into hospice care. Our dedicated team offers comprehensive emotional and spiritual support tailored to each patient and their family, ensuring a path toward peace, understanding, and resilience during these challenging times. Need guidance? Call us 847-777-8888. Need to refer a patient? Start the referral process today.

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Comprehensive Emotional and Spiritual Support Services Include

The Role of Healthcare Professionals

Our approach to care recognizes the profound impact of serious illness on the patient’s and their loved ones’ emotional and spiritual well-being. LifeChoice’s team, including skilled social workers and spiritual leaders, collaborates to provide a holistic support system that addresses the multifaceted needs of those we serve.

Spiritual Support for Individual Needs

Understanding that each journey is unique, our spiritual support is customized to respect and reflect the personal beliefs, traditions, and wishes of our patients and their families. Whether it’s through prayer, meditation, or meaningful conversations, our spiritual leaders are here to offer comfort and guidance.

Emotional Care for Patients and Families

The emotional turmoil that comes with facing a terminal illness can be overwhelming. LifeChoice’s team of compassionate social workers and counselors is dedicated to offering emotional support and helping patients and their families navigate their feelings of fear, loss, and uncertainty with sensitivity and understanding. Connection and community are vital during these times. We facilitate support groups and family counseling sessions to create a network of shared experiences and mutual support, helping to reduce feelings of isolation and despair.

Specialized Support for Hospice Patients

Recognizing the profound impact of a terminal illness, we place a strong emphasis on emotional support, alongside spiritual and emotional care, to address the complex needs of hospice patients and their loved ones. Our dedicated team crafts personalized care plans that include counseling, therapeutic conversations, and activities aimed at easing emotional distress. Through these efforts, we strive to foster a nurturing environment where patients and families can find solace, strength, and support during this challenging time.

Continuity of Care for Terminal Illness

Our approach to emotional care within hospice care settings is deeply rooted in the recognition of grief as a multifaceted experience. LifeChoice provides resources and guidance to help navigate the grieving process, ensuring that the emotional well-being of patients and their families is upheld with sensitivity and compassion. By integrating bereavement support and counseling into our care plans, we offer a continuum of support that acknowledges the emotional challenges faced during this profound life transition, aiming to ease the journey towards acceptance and peace.

Empowering with Education and Resources

Knowledge is power, and at LifeChoice, we empower families with the resources and education they need to feel supported and informed. Our team guides navigating the practical aspects of care and offers insights into coping mechanisms for dealing with grief and loss. At LifeChoice, emotional and spiritual support for patients and their loved ones facing serious or terminal illnesses is at the heart of what we do. Our dedicated team of professionals strives to provide a compassionate, comprehensive support system to ease the journey through these challenging times, ensuring every individual and family feels understood, supported, and valued.

Why is Support Important for Patients?

Support is important for patients because it can improve their overall well-being and aid in their recovery. When patients feel heard, validated, and supported, they are more likely to have positive health outcomes. Additionally, supportive care can help patients feel more in control of their situation and improve their quality of life.

In conclusion, spiritual and emotional care are important aspects of supportive care that healthcare providers should prioritize. By addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, healthcare providers can improve their overall well-being and aid in their recovery. It is crucial for healthcare providers to acknowledge the importance of these types of care and to work with patients to ensure their emotional and spiritual needs are being met.

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Over 1000 Lives Touched – See What Families Have to Say

“I cannot express strongly enough how grateful my family and I are for the support and care my father received while in hospice care. The nurse Sahyan Perez was...” Show more

Jessica Cowin

“I would like to thank Pamela and the life choice staff far providing excellent care for our loved one! They are absolutely kind and highly effective at providi...” Show more

Tanika Brown

“LifeChoice took great care of my father. Their team was communicative, reliable and supportive during a very difficult time. Their social worker Sara and nurse...” Show more

Maggie Maxwell

“You hear many things about how wonderful Hospice can be but to experience it first hand and have an experience like this is a something else all together. LifeChoice..." Show more

Gail Wilson

“The LifeChoice team was very attentive and professional during our time we needed the help the most. They covered a full range of offerings to help care for our....” Show more

Nick Haehn

“My experience with LifeChoice has truly been a blessing. Having lost my mother in January and having to take on the role as full time caregiver for my father who....” Show more

Nathan Tutt

We had such a wonder experience with Betty, the CNA assigned to my mother. She is such a kind soul and was so helpful to my mom and my family. My mom ...” Show more

Lisa Comastro

“My Dad received excellent care from LifeChoices and it made my Dad's last months more comfortable and more dignified. I especially want to thank the nurse...” Show more

Michael Livshutz

“I want to give a big thank you to Sara, Dorian, Mariam, Rachel, Alex and Aleks and anyone else I might have forgotten. The entire team took exceptional...” Show more

Kathy Brush

“We just lost my father-in-law. Life choice gave us RN Marina and a lovely pastor (with purple hair 💜)... Marina loved gently on all of us while keeping a professional...” Show more

Jamie Nagy

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Emotional and Spiritual Support Isn’t the Only Thing We Supply

Explore the many ways our emotional support services bring healing, resilience, and comfort - for both patients and their families.

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WHAT’S THE PROCESS?

How to Start Hospice or Palliative Care at Home? A Step-By-Step Guide

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The Referral Process

Referrals from healthcare providers enable timely care when it’s needed most. By identifying patients who could benefit from hospice, we can quickly manage symptoms, offer emotional support, and enhance their quality of life. Early referrals ensure a smoother transition and ease the stress of late-stage illness for patients and families.

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Initial Evaluation & Clinic Documentation Review

Referrals from healthcare providers enable timely care when it’s needed most. By identifying patients who could benefit from hospice, we can quickly manage symptoms, offer emotional support, and enhance their quality of life. Early referrals ensure a smoother transition and ease the stress of late-stage illness for patients and families.

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Insurance Verification

Referrals from healthcare providers enable timely care when it’s needed most. By identifying patients who could benefit from hospice, we can quickly manage symptoms, offer emotional support, and enhance their quality of life. Early referrals ensure a smoother transition and ease the stress of late-stage illness for patients and families.

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Family Communication

Referrals from healthcare providers enable timely care when it’s needed most. By identifying patients who could benefit from hospice, we can quickly manage symptoms, offer emotional support, and enhance their quality of life. Early referrals ensure a smoother transition and ease the stress of late-stage illness for patients and families.

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Nurse Assessment Scheduling

Referrals from healthcare providers enable timely care when it’s needed most. By identifying patients who could benefit from hospice, we can quickly manage symptoms, offer emotional support, and enhance their quality of life. Early referrals ensure a smoother transition and ease the stress of late-stage illness for patients and families.

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