Palliative Care
With You Every Step Of The Way
We’re By Your Side
Palliative or end-of-life care is dedicated to providing the highest possible quality of life for individuals facing an advanced, progressive or incurable illness. During this profoundly difficult time, we deliver highly personalised care tailored to the individual. Caremark ensures that your loved one remains comfortable, dignified and fully supported within the familiar and reassuring surroundings of their own home.
Our experienced Care Assistants work in close partnership with your existing healthcare teams and medical professionals to deliver a seamlessly co-ordinated service. We understand that navigating end-of-life care is incredibly challenging for the entire family. With Caremark’s dedicated support, you can find peace of mind knowing that your loved one’s comfort and well-being are always our absolute priority.
For more information on our palliative care services, please do not hesitate to contact Caremark to discuss how we can support your family.
How Caremark Can Help
Our highly trained Care Assistants work closely with your family, palliative care teams, public health nurses and other medical professionals to provide a seamless circle of support. We understand that needs can change rapidly and we tailor our services to meet those evolving requirements. Our comprehensive support includes:
Personal Care: Gentle assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene, always delivered with the utmost respect and sensitivity.
Comfort & Medication Support: Assisting with medication reminders and ensuring the client is positioned comfortably and resting easily.
Emotional Support: Providing a compassionate presence and a listening ear for both the client and their loved ones.
Respite for Families: Allowing family members to step back from physical caregiving duties to simply be family, knowing their loved one is in safe hands.
Domestic Assistance: Light housekeeping, meal preparation and running essential errands to reduce the daily stress on the household.
Supporting The Family
We know that for families this is one of the most challenging time you will face. That is why Caremark is dedicated to helping you through every step of the process. Our Care Managers work closely with families to ensure that their choices and priorities remain at the absolute centre of our care planning and delivery. We keep clients, alongside their families, fully informed about the range of options and resources available, ensuring they are always actively involved in the palliative care process.
We understand that caring for a loved one at the end of their life is incredibly difficult. Our respectful, professional and experienced Care Assistants are here to help ease this journey. They provide essential support not only to the client but also to their family. Ultimately, our palliative care service aims to make this challenging time as dignified, peaceful and manageable as possible for everyone involved.
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We’re Here To Help
Navigating palliative care can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. If you would like to discuss how Caremark can support your family with dedicated care at home, please reach out to our team in complete confidence.
We understand that every family’s journey is unique. We will always take the time to understand your specific circumstances, preferences, routines and spiritual needs. Our Care Assistants are selected not just for their professional expertise, but for their innate empathy, discretion and dedication to providing gentle, person-centred care during vulnerable times.
We are committed to helping your loved one live as fully and comfortably as possible, in their own home. We want this period of their lives to be as peaceful and supported as possible. We know how hard end of life care is on every family member and Caremark’s compassionate Care Assistants are here for all of you.
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‘The palliative care team from Caremark provided an wonderful level of service for our family. The Care Assistants who came to our home was lovely and really respectful of my husband’s wishes. They made what was, and still is, an unimaginably difficult time so much more manageable. They allowed me and the kids to focus on spending time with Derek. It meant so much to all of us that his last few weeks were spent with the family in the house. Thank you’.
Sarah W. Wife of Derek, age 48
Palliative End of Life Care FAQ’s
What exactly is Palliative, end of life, care?
Palliative care is a holistic approach designed to improve the quality of life for individuals facing a life-limiting, progressive or serious illness. In Ireland, it focuses on providing relief from symptoms, pain and stress. It is important to note that palliative care is not solely for the very end of life; it can be introduced early in an illness alongside other treatments to help individuals live as comfortably and actively as possible.
Do I need to be in a hospital or hospice to receive palliative care?
Absolutely not. Most people prefer to remain in the familiar surroundings of their own home. A comprehensive palliative care plan can be delivered directly to your home. Your GP, local Public Health Nurse, and HSE Specialist Palliative Care Teams will oversee the clinical and medical requirements. To support daily living, a Caremark Care Assistant provides essential personal care, emotional support and domestic assistance, allowing families to stay together comfortably.
Is palliative care only for cancer patients?
No. While it was historically associated primarily with cancer, palliative care is available to anyone diagnosed with a progressive, life-limiting condition. This includes, but is not limited to, heart failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), motor neurone disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and advanced kidney failure.
How are palliative care services funded in Ireland?
Medical and specialist palliative care services provided through the HSE, such as visits from a public health nurse or the community palliative care team, are free of charge for all patients in Ireland, regardless of whether you hold a medical card. For families requiring the daily, dedicated support of a home care provider like Caremark, our services are typically engaged privately. Families can often avail of tax relief at their highest rate on the cost of employing a Care Assistant for a loved one.
How does a Caremark Care Assistant work with my local healthcare team?
We believe in a seamlessly co-ordinated approach. A Caremark Care Assistant works in close partnership with your existing healthcare professionals, including Public Health Nurses and HSE palliative teams. While the medical teams manage clinical treatments and medication adjustments, our staff ensure that the daily care plan is followed, assisting with personal hygiene, comfort positioning, and providing a reassuring presence between medical visits.
How do I access palliative care services in Ireland?
You can access palliative care services through a referral. Your GP, hospital doctor or medical consultant can assess your needs and arrange a referral to the community-based Specialist Palliative Care Team. Once your clinical support is in motion, you can reach out directly to Caremark to discuss creating a personalised home care plan and matching you with an experienced Care Assistant to support your family’s daily needs.
