Palliative Care Vocabulary

adjective relating to or serving as a means of alleviating or reducing pain or discomfort

• The doctor prescribed an alleviative medication to help manage the patient's pain.
• I heard that using ice packs can be alleviative for muscle soreness.
• Taking a hot bath is super alleviative for stress relief.
• Listening to music is like an alleviative balm for my soul.

noun a facility or program that provides palliative care for the terminally ill

adjective relating to or characteristic of a hospice

• The hospice provides end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
• My grandmother is staying at the hospice while she receives treatment.
• I heard the hospice is the place to go for quality care.
• The hospice of creativity is where new ideas are nurtured and developed.

noun a type of healthcare professional who works in a home setting to provide care and support to individuals in need

• The home health aide provided medical care and assistance to the elderly patient.
• My grandma's home health aide is like family to us now.
• Being a home health aide is tough but rewarding work.
• The home health aide was a beacon of light in the patient's life during a difficult time.

noun End - the final part of a period of time, event, or process; Life - the existence of an individual human being or animal

preposition Of - expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

• End of life care refers to the support and medical care given to someone in the final stages of their life.
• End of life care is all about making sure someone is comfortable and well-cared for as they near the end.
• When it comes to end of life care, it's all about helping someone go out with dignity and peace.
• In the journey of life, end of life care is the final chapter where we strive to provide comfort and support.

noun a general state of ill health involving marked weight loss and muscle loss

• Cachexia is a complex metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness such as cancer or AIDS.
• My grandmother's cachexia has made it difficult for her to maintain her weight.
• I heard that extreme dieting can lead to cachexia if not done properly.
• The company's financial cachexia was evident in their dwindling profits and lack of investment.