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What Is Palliative Care?

Comfort-Focused Support for Serious Illness

Anova Palliative Care provides specialized, in-home support for individuals living with serious or chronic illnesses. Our goal is to ease pain, manage symptoms, and enhance overall quality of life—while honoring each patient’s values, preferences, and goals.

What We Offer

Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments or as a stand-alone service. It’s available at any stage of illness and focuses on both the patient and their family. Our compassionate, interdisciplinary team creates a personalized plan to ensure comfort and quality - at home, where patients feel most at ease.

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Who Is Eligible for Palliative Care?

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are living with a serious illness (e.g., cancer, heart failure, COPD, dementia)
  • Are experiencing pain, symptoms, or stress related to your condition
  • Need additional support while undergoing treatments
  • Want to clarify goals of care or create an advance directive
  • Need help coordinating care between providers

Unlike hospice, palliative care is not limited to end-of-life care and can begin at diagnosis or during active treatment.

Why Choose Anova Palliative Care?

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Holistic Symptom Relief

Expert support to manage pain, fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath, and more.

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Emotional & Spiritual Care

Support for both patients and families navigating the emotional impact of serious illness.

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Goal-Aligned Planning

Guidance in making medical decisions that reflect your values and future wishes.

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In-Home Convenience

Personalized care delivered where you’re most comfortable—at home.

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Team-Based Support

Coordinated care from nurses, social workers, therapists, chaplains, and medical professionals working together on your behalf.

Anova’s Palliative Care team is here to walk with you—bringing comfort, clarity, and compassionate support every step of the way.

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What We Offer

Comprehensive Palliative Care for Comfort, Dignity & Support

At Anova, our palliative care team provides compassionate, multidisciplinary support for individuals living with serious illness. Our goal is to relieve symptoms, ease stress, and improve quality of life—for both patients and their families—through care that respects every individual’s values and preferences.

Additional Specialized Services

Our palliative care program includes advanced clinical and supportive services such as

Anova’s palliative care team walks beside you—providing comfort, guidance, and expert care at every step of your journey.

*While all these services are available, the specific eligibility criteria for support services will be based on patient’s insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Who qualifies for Palliative Care?

    Palliative care is available to individuals of any age who are living with a serious illness such as cancer, heart failure, COPD, dementia, or kidney disease. It can be provided alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments.

  • How is Palliative Care different from Hospice Care?

    While both focus on comfort and quality of life, palliative care can begin at any time during a serious illness—even while receiving aggressive or curative treatments. Hospice care, on the other hand, is for those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to forgo curative treatment.

  • Who provides Palliative Care?

    Palliative care is delivered by a team of professionals including palliative-trained physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work together with the patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support.

  • Where is Palliative Care provided?

    Palliative care can be provided in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and in the comfort of a patient’s home—depending on the provider’s services and the patient's needs.

  • What types of illnesses are appropriate for Palliative Care?

    Palliative care supports individuals with many serious conditions, including:

    • Cancer
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    • Kidney failure
    • Liver disease
    • Alzheimer’s and other dementias
    • Parkinson’s disease
    • Stroke or neurologic conditions

  • When should someone consider Palliative Care?

    It’s never too early. Palliative care can be introduced at any stage of illness to help manage symptoms, clarify treatment options, and provide emotional and spiritual support.

  • What symptoms does Palliative Care address?

    Palliative care teams manage a wide range of symptoms, including:

    • Pain
    • Shortness of breath
    • Fatigue
    • Nausea
    • Anxiety or depression
    • Difficulty sleeping
    • Emotional and spiritual distress

  • Does choosing Palliative Care mean I'm giving up on treatment?

    Not at all. Palliative care can be provided alongside treatments like chemotherapy, dialysis, or surgery. It focuses on enhancing quality of life and supporting your choices—whatever they may be.

  • Who pays for Palliative Care?

    Coverage depends on the setting and services provided. Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover palliative care. Our team can help verify coverage and explain any potential out-of-pocket costs.

  • How is Palliative Care coordinated with my other doctors?

    The palliative care team works in partnership with your other providers to align care with your goals, ensure consistent communication, and support complex decision-making.

  • Can family members benefit from Palliative Care too?

    Absolutely. Palliative care supports caregivers by providing education, emotional support, and help navigating healthcare decisions, improving the well-being of both the patient and their loved ones.

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