Hospice at Home
Dignity and Dying with Peace of Mind
The Hospice at Home Programme at APCMC, comprising of professional medical and psychological teams, provides end-stage patients with comfortable, safe and dignified care in their own homes, so that they can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil last journey of their lives.
Multidisciplinary Care
Healthcare and Psychological Collaboration for Comprehensive Support of Hospice Needs
Our team of palliative medicine specialists, experienced nurses and counsellors provide body, mind and spirit care to help patients and their families cope with the challenges of the last stage of life.
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Palliative Adjustment:
Managing pain and discomfort to improve quality of life -
Prospective Assessment Programme:
Determining the stage of illness and developing a care pathway -
Drug Administration and Prescription:
Safe and effective with dose adjustment and medication matching
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Symptom monitoring care:
Regular home visits to assess patient status -
Respiratory/nutritional support:
Dealing with shortness of breath, difficulty in eating, etc. -
Daily Nursing Operations:
Full support for cleaning, turning, plumbing, etc.
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Patient counselling:
Dealing with anxiety, fear and mood changes -
Family Grief Prep:
Helping family members to understand and cope with the process of separation -
Flexibility in Response to Needs:
Support in accordance with religious or cultural beliefs
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Telephone Healthcare Consultation:
Provide immediate symptom management advice -
Emergency home visits:
Immediate attendance in case of deterioration or emergencies -
Seamless referrals to hospitals:
Quick start support process if you need to be admitted to hospital
You are not alone
Comprehensive support for carers
Accompany me every step of the way.
We not only take care of our patients, but also provide practical caregiving skills, emotional support and aftercare for their families to reduce stress and face the end of life together.
Frequently Asked Questions and Support
Clarify your every worry
This is absolutely not the case, and we continue to use palliative care to manage uncomfortable symptoms and allow patients to live each day the way they want to.
Apart from cancer, advanced heart and lung failure, renal disease, neurodegenerative disease, etc. are also applicable and will be subject to initial assessment by a professional team.
Not necessarily. Care can be received at home, in a residential institution or in a co-operative healthcare organisation according to the family's preference.
Yes, we do. We have a 24-hour medical hotline and an emergency on-site response mechanism to deal with unforeseen medical conditions.
Fees are calculated on the basis of service content, and insurance claims can be applied for some of the programmes. A subsidy assessment mechanism is also in place.
Flexible and considerate arrangements
Designing tailor-made hospice programmes to meet patients' needs
Our home hospice services are designed for patients with advanced cancer, chronic organ failure and neurodegenerative conditions, including end-stage heart, kidney, lung and Parkinson's disease, and neurodegenerative conditions. Before the service is launched, the team will conduct an initial family interview to understand the patient's medical history, family situation and care expectations, and jointly set personalised care goals. During the period of care, we will arrange for our medical staff to visit the patient's home on a regular basis and provide medication, equipment delivery and 24-hour hotline support to ensure that every detail is taken care of. When the patient reaches the end of his/her life, we will accompany him/her until the end of his/her life. We will also provide bereavement counselling and resource referrals to his/her family for up to six months to help him/her to have a smooth transition and to make adjustments in his/her aftercare, thus truly realising the concept of "Person-centred, Dignified and Hospitable End-of-life Care".
Multi-collaborative support
Combining Community and Professional Strengths
Expanding the Hospice Support Network
We have established collaboration platforms with residential care homes for the elderly, social welfare organisations and psychological counselling centres to promote home-based hospice care services at the grassroots level and to extend the reach of patient care to the community.
Case Sharing
True Stories Testify to the Power of Caring
Through the real-life sharing of patients and their families, we present how our companionship and support on the road to hospice care can make the last journey of life more dignified, peaceful and meaningful.