Palliative Care

Palliative Care That Supports You and Your Loved Ones

Serious illness brings more than just physical symptoms. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the appointments, medications, and difficult decisions. Whether you're facing an advanced illness or caring for someone who is, you don't have to do it alone.

Pathways offers more than just expert medical care for symptoms and pain. Our team designs a care plan for your entire circle of family and loved ones. We make sure that you feel heard and cared for.

We're here to help you focus on what matters most - peace of mind.

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative Care is a specialized type of medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms of a serious illness. It's an extra layer of support to help manage the hard parts.

We'll care for you wherever you call home.

Our palliative care services can be provided during the course of curative treatments. This means that while you focus on getting better, we'll focus on your quality of life. Our team will work closely with your healthcare providers to manage symptoms, reduce pain, and improve overall well-being.

As for the cost, most insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover the cost of your services. A co-pay may be required.

Palliative Care Team

Our care team is committed to personalized, compassionate care every step of the way.

Physician

Nurse Practitioner

Palliative Navigator

Social Worker (As Needed)

Palliative Care Services

Symptom Management
We'll manage pain, agitation, and other serious symptoms, so you can focus on making the most of each day.
Clear Communication
Knowledge is power. We'll help you understand your options and support your goals and wishes, now and for the future.
Advance Directives
Advance Directive services help individuals document their healthcare wishes and designate a trusted person to make medical decisions if they are unable to speak for themselves. Our team provides guidance and support so patients and families can clearly communicate their preferences and feel confident their wishes will be honored.
Care at Home
Our care team comes to you, providing compassionate palliative care in the comfort and familiarity of your home. This allows patients and families to receive personalized medical, emotional, and supportive care without the need to travel.
Palliative Care
Commonly Asked Questions

Answers to Your Most Important Questions About Hospice Care

Anyone facing a potentially life-limiting illness should be aware of all the care options, including palliative and hospice care. Palliative care can often be provided at the same time as curative treatments.
Hospice and palliative care both focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, but they differ in when they are provided. Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness and is offered alongside treatments aimed at recovery or cure. Hospice care, on the other hand, is for those nearing the end of life, when the focus shifts entirely to comfort and support rather than curative treatment. Both approaches honor each person’s needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual.
The primary goals of palliative care are to relieve pain and manage symptoms for people with serious illnesses, while improving their overall quality of life. It focuses on addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, providing support for both patients and their families. Unlike hospice care, palliative care can be provided at any stage of illness alongside curative treatments.
Palliative care enhances quality of life by focusing on comfort, symptom relief, and emotional support throughout a patient’s illness. It helps patients maintain dignity and independence, reduces stress, and ensures care aligns with their personal values and goals. This holistic approach also supports families, improving the overall experience for everyone involved.
The duration of palliative care depends on several factors, including the type and progression of the patient’s illness, their individual symptoms, and overall health needs. It may last for weeks, months, or even years, depending on how long the patient benefits from symptom management and support. The care plan is continually adjusted as the patient’s condition and goals change.
Receiving information about a complex illness in a way that is easy to understand is critically important for informed decision making by patients and families. We educate you on your specific disease trajectory and co-morbid conditions. We outline care options and answer you and your loved one’s questions.