ALC Palliative Care
ALC Palliative Care – Here When You Need Us
What is ALC Palliative Care?
Palliative Care is a patient- and family-centered approach that improves quality of life for individuals with serios illnesses at any stage. This interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains addresses physical symptoms, emotional needs, spiritual concerns, and practical care coordination in hospitals, clinics, homes, and other care settings.
Who Can Benefit from Palliative Care
Palliative Care benefits patients with cancer, heart failure, COPD, dementia, and other chronic conditions, especially those with frequent hospitalizations. Unlike hospice, palliative care can be provide alongside curative treatments from diagnosis forward. Benefits include better symptom control, improved communication, reduced hospital visits, and comprehensive support for patients, families, and caregivers. For patients who no longer choose to receive curative treatment, ALC Hospice provides caring, compassionate care.
What makes ALC different?
- ALC’s experienced palliative care team provides compassionate, personalized care that honors your values and goals.
- ALC’s interdisciplinary approach ensures full support for you and your family, with accessibility and coordination of care alongside all of your current healthcare providers.
- ALC’s services and our staff are available 24 hours on-call to meet the needs of our patients and families.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver a full continuum of integrated clinical services through collaborative partnerships that create a unified circle of care. We provide holistic support that preserves each person’s dignit while delivering care in the comfort and safety of home – wherever your home may be.
Meet Your ALC Palliative Care Team
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Assesses and manages symptoms, prescribes medications, educates families on disease progression, and coordinates medical care.
RN Case Manager
Primary contact providing monthly assessments, monitoring treatments, and educating caregivers on care techniques.
Physician
Provides medical oversight, manages complex symptoms, certifies eligibility, and supports ethical decision-making.
Social Worker
Offers psychosocial support, facilitates family meetings, coordinates community resources, and provides grief counseling.
Chaplain
Supports spiritual well-being through assessments, counseling, life review work, and rituals regardless of religious affiliation.
Volunteers
Provide companionship, respite care, assistance with errands, and legacy support.
What You Can Expect from Our Team
What to Expect
Your palliative care journey begins with a comprehensive assessment of your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. We develop a personalized care plan focused on symptom management, communication support, and care coordination and adapt that plan to your ongoing needs.
How to Get Started
Getting palliative care is simple. Your doctor can refer you, or you can contact us directly. Most insurance plans, including Medicare/Medicaid, cover palliative care services. Our team will verify your benefits and coordinate with your healthcare providers to ensure seamless care.
What are my payment options?
Our compassionate professionals will work closely with the family to verify and coordinate care quickly and effectively.