What is end of life care & what does it involve?
End of life care means our Walfinch carers are able to support people who are in the last months of their lives. This helps to keep you or your loved one as well as possible for as long as possible.
We’re all individuals, so providing you with outstanding, personalised care is vital to us. We will ask about your wishes and your preferences, working with you to create a care plan that best reflects you.
Emotional support for families
Beyond your own needs, our carers also play a crucial role in emotionally supporting your family and loved ones, helping them navigate through this time.
Tending to your needs, whether that’s personal care, domestic help, or another form of specialist care, can also put your family at ease – knowing you’re receiving exceptional end of life care. This gives them more time to spend with you, in the ways that really matter.
Stay in your favourite environment
End of life care at home is the best way to stay peaceful and comfortable. No more hospitals. No more stress. Just you and your loved ones in the place that matters most.
We bring our healthcare expertise to you. Our carers can meet your needs, being there for you in more ways than one. This way, you can focus on what matters most; doing your favourite things – such as listening to music or sharing words with loved ones.
Nothing is too much trouble. This is your care, on your terms.
I cannot praise the team highly enough with the speed and the efficiency to enable my mum to spend her last days in her own home, as was her wish. Everyone came together and all the equipment was in place and she was in her own home with a live-in carer within a week… It was a horrible and difficult time for us all but we were guided and helped by Walfinch… Thank you.
AB (Daughter of Client), Walfinch Oxfordshire
What will happen during end of life care?
After years of providing outstanding care for thousands of people, we’ve been able to produce a basic guide to the stages you or your loved ones may experience. We are here to support you throughout all five stages.
Stage 1: Stable
This means symptoms are manageable and your quality of life is not heavily impacted. Many people pass this stage before considering end of life care.
Stage 2: Gradual decline
This starts to happen in the months prior to death. At this point, we may increase visits and adjust care plans to better support you. This period can be longer or shorter, depending on individual circumstances.
Stage 3: Rapid decline
In this stage, the person usually has days or hours left. We can alert family members when we suspect the client has entered this stage. This can be an incredibly tough period for both the client and their loved ones. We believe it is crucial to provide support that best helps you to thrive, despite the circumstances.
Stage 4: Last days of life and death
This is the period where the person eventually passes away. Prior to this, they have been supported to be comfortable. Carers have ensured dignity and supported both the client and the family through the dark periods.
Stage 5: Care after death
Our carers are employed, not only to support the client, but to emotionally support their families. Many families, during this period, feel assured by the care their loved one received – and are glad it gave them the time to focus on what really matters; spending time with their loved one.
Walfinch have provided genuinely caring and compassionate support for my father over the last year, treating him with dignity and respect at all times… Living some distance from my father, it was a great comfort to know that they would provide extra support as soon as he needed it, and he would not be left to struggle on his own… Communication was excellent, and I felt they understood him as an individual. The care that Walfinch provided meant that my father was able to maintain his independence and spend his final days in his own home as he had wished.
CP (Daughter of Client), Walfinch Windsor and Maidenhead
Your care, on your terms
Walfinch carers are ready to support you, so that we can navigate these uncertain and difficult times together. Through various techniques and approaches to care, tailored around your lifestyle and wishes, you can make your care work for you – giving you more time to focus on the things that matter.
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