HIA House Calls home-based primary and palliative care is typically provided to individuals with complex, chronic or advanced illnesses who may have difficulty traveling to a clinic. Common conditions include:
Chronic and Complex Illnesses
- Heart failure: Symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue and fluid retention often require close management.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Difficulty breathing and recurring respiratory infections.
- Diabetes with complications: Issues such as neuropathy, kidney disease or frequent hospitalizations.
- Neurological disorders: Conditions like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
- Advanced kidney disease: Especially for those on dialysis or experiencing complications.
Advanced or Terminal Illnesses
- Cancer: Especially late-stage cancer where symptom management and comfort are priorities.
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease: Advanced stages requiring support with daily activities and managing behavioral symptoms.
- End-stage liver disease: For individuals experiencing symptoms such as ascites, jaundice or encephalopathy.
Post-Acute Care Needs
- Stroke recovery: Especially when mobility, speech or cognitive impairments make clinic visits challenging.
- Severe injuries or surgeries: When rehabilitation and wound care are needed at home.
Frailty and Aging
- Elderly individuals with multiple comorbidities: Difficulty managing medications, frequent falls or loss of independence.
- Failure to thrive: Poor nutrition, unintentional weight loss or significant functional decline.
Symptom Management
- Chronic pain: Especially when associated with serious illness.
- Severe anxiety or depression: Related to physical health conditions.
- Respiratory symptoms: Such as chronic breathlessness or oxygen dependency.
Home-based, HIA House Calls care can enhance quality of life, reduce hospital visits and provide personalized care in the comfort of a patient’s home.