Palliative Care Provides an Extra Layer of Support
- njHealth Team
- Dec 17, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 18, 2025
Much like the layers of clothing we put on to keep warm in winter, Palliative Care provides the important layers of support for those with serious or chronic illnesses such as cancer, cardiac and pulmonary conditions. It's a specialized medical care that aims to alleviate symptoms, pain, and stress associated with a serious illness, regardless of the diagnosis.
The goal is to enhance the quality of life for both the patient and their family. A team of expert healthcare professionals, including a nurse practitioner and other specialists, delivers palliative care by working alongside a patient’s physician to offer additional support. Palliative care is suitable for individuals of any age and at any stage of an illness, and it can be administered alongside curative treatment. NJ Health offers Palliative Care in the comfort of your home.
Our Palliative Care Team will customize a care plan for:
Improved quality of life
Pain and Symptom Management: reduced symptom burden
Discussion and clarification of goals
Emotional support for patient and family
Spiritual support
Advance care planning
Communication and education about disease
Symptoms for a Palliative Care Consult:
Pain
Uncontrolled symptoms causing a burden
Advance Care Planning
Fatigue
Nausea and Vomiting
Weight Loss
Diarrhea or Constipation
Shortness of Breath
Difficult Sleeping
Anxiety
Loss of Appetite
Decline in cognition
Progressive illness
Repeated hospital or Emergency Department visits
Caregiver burnout
Patient or family needing education
Palliative care is covered under Medicare Part B, Medicaid, and most other insurance companies. Co-pays may apply. Call NJ Health and ask to speak to our Palliative Care Team to learn more about your healthcare options. 856.696.5340.
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