Palliative Care
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Why it's important when you or a loved one is facing serious illness
Palliative Care, and the medical specialty of Palliative Care Medicine, provides relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both you and your family.
You Are Not Alone
Palliative Care is provided by doctors, nurses and social workers who work together with patients' other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment.
What to Expect
At CenterLight Healthcare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), qualified participants will receive care from an Interdisciplinary Team, which includes, but is not limited to physicians, nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation and recreation therapists. Together with your doctor, we make sure that you receive:
Relief from symptoms including pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, numbness, problems with sleep and much more.

Improved ability to tolerate medical treatments and the side effects of the disease.
Coordination of care among all of your health care providers.
In-depth communication with you and your family about your goals, concerns, and treatment options.
Improved ability to carry on with daily life.
Emotional, practical, and spiritual support for you and your family.
Begin Palliative Care Early
Palliative care can occur at the same time as all other treatments for your illness. There's no reason to wait. In fact, some studies* have shown that palliative care may extend life. Pain and other symptoms affect your quality of life, and stress can have a big impact on your family. Unlike with hospice, your care team will remain the same, your home care hours will be based on need, and you can receive physical or occupational therapy and/or dietary services as needed.**
You may already have been referred for palliative care services. If you would like more information, speak to your primary care physician, nurse or social worker. If you have questions, please call us at 1-833-CL-CARES (TTY 711), 8AM-8PM, Monday-Friday.
CenterLight Healthcare PACE se compromete a proporcionar información precisa relacionada con la salud para ayudar a las personas a vivir bien, mantenerse sanas y tomar decisiones bien informadas sobre la atención sanitaria. La información contenida en este material es estrictamente educativa. Recomendamos a los usuarios que consulten con su proveedor médico acerca de su atención.
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Updated November 12, 2025
Source: Center to Advance Palliative Care
*Example: Tulane University Study, 2019 | **As determined by the Interdisciplinary Team.

