Hospice for Renal Disease

Patients with end-stage kidney failure often experience a range of symptoms, including pain, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, itching, and emotional distress. If other organs are affected, discomfort may become more widespread and complex.

Elation Hospice & Palliative Care focuses on comprehensive symptom management to maximize comfort and quality of life. Pain relief may include prescribed medications as well as alternative approaches tailored to the patient’s needs. The hospice team works closely with the patient’s primary care physician to monitor symptoms and adjust the care plan as needed.

Nutrition specialists help create personalized meal plans, while nurses provide wound care and other supportive services. Every aspect of care is designed to ease suffering and support the patient physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Coordinated hospice care is built on collaboration among the patient, family caregivers, primary care physician, and the hospice team. This team may include nurses, counselors, physical therapists, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers—each playing a role in supporting the patient’s comfort and well-being.

Visit frequency is based on the patient’s condition and needs, ranging from daily support to weekly check-ins. Every care plan is personalized, with the patient’s wishes guiding the approach—whether that means staying at home, minimizing the burden on loved ones, or focusing on specific end-of-life goals. The result is care that honors the patient’s dignity, preferences, and priorities.

 As renal disease advances and physical strength declines, everyday tasks like bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and using the restroom can become increasingly difficult. Hospice nurses, home care aides, and trained volunteers provide hands-on support with these daily activities, helping patients maintain dignity, comfort, and a better quality of life throughout their care journey. 

 Hospice patients often benefit from additional emotional, mental, and spiritual support. Counselors and chaplains offer compassionate care through one-on-one sessions, helping patients process end-of-life concerns, manage anxiety or depression, and find peace through spiritual guidance—ensuring holistic care that nurtures both mind and spirit. 

 During the initial hospice assessment, the hospice care coordinator evaluates the patient’s needs and identifies the medical supplies and equipment required for ongoing care. The hospice team arranges delivery and setup of any necessary equipment, while also providing essential supplies—such as bed pads, gloves, and other items—to ensure safe, comfortable, and uninterrupted care at home. 

 Hospice services are most often delivered wherever the patient resides—whether that’s their own home, a loved one’s home, or an assisted living facility—ensuring comfort and familiarity during end-of-life care. 

 Caring for a loved one with end-stage kidney disease can be challenging. Elation Hospice & Palliative Care supports caregivers by providing education on the progression of renal failure and offering guidance on best practices for managing symptoms and providing effective, compassionate care throughout each stage of the illness. 

 When family caregivers need a break, respite care is an option. Respite services include 24-hour care on a temporary basis to allow the regular caregiver time to complete personal tasks or take a short mental health break. 

 Elation Hospice & Palliative Care provides ongoing emotional support for families facing the challenges of a loved one’s illness. After a patient’s passing, families receive up to 13 months of bereavement services, including grief counseling and spiritual support through visits with our compassionate chaplain team—helping families navigate loss and begin the healing process. 

 The social worker assigned as part of the hospice team can help patients and their families manage everything from Medicaid eligibility paperwork to funeral arrangements. The hospice care team can also help patients set up an advance care directive. 

We offer a wide range of holistic therapies to help manage pain and improve quality of life, including music therapy, art therapy, and massage therapy.

 Patients who meet the eligibility criteria for hospice care often receive coverage for these services through Medicare, Medicaid or private health insurance providers. Talk to your hospice care team to get help with any insurance or financial paperwork required for coverage.