Compassionate Palliative Care in DuPage County, Illinois
Helping You Live More Comfortably, Every Day
Living with a serious illness doesn’t mean giving up the life you love.
Palliative care helps people living with serious or chronic illnesses manage pain, symptoms, and the physical and emotional challenges that often accompany complex medical conditions. At ALC Health Care Services, we work alongside your physicians to help you feel better, stay more comfortable, and continue enjoying the people and activities that matter most.
Unlike hospice care, palliative care is available at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided while you’re still receiving treatments intended to cure or manage your condition. Our goal is simple: help you live as fully and comfortably as possible.
Serving Communities Across DuPage County, Including:
- Aurora
- Naperville
- Schaumburg
- Bolingbrook
- Wheaton
- Downers Grove
- Elmhurst
- Lombard
- Bartlett
- Carol Stream
- And surrounding areas in DuPage County
Is Palliative Care Right for You?
You may benefit from palliative care if you’re living with a serious illness such as:
- Cancer
- Heart disease or heart failure
- COPD or other chronic lung diseases
- Parkinson’s disease
- ALS
- Kidney disease
- Dementia
- Multiple chronic health conditions
Palliative care may also help if you’re experiencing:
| Ongoing pain | Anxiety related to your illness |
| Fatigue | Difficulty managing medications |
| Nausea | Frequent hospitalizations |
| Shortness of breath | Uncertainty about treatment decisions |
Our team works with you and your physicians to reduce symptoms, improve comfort, and help you maintain the highest possible quality of life.
Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
| Palliative Care | Hospice Care |
|---|---|
| Available at any stage of a serious illness | Intended for people nearing the end of life |
| Can be provided while receiving curative treatment | Focuses on comfort rather than curative treatment |
| Works alongside your existing physicians | Comprehensive end-of-life support |
| Goal: Improve quality of life | Goal: Improve quality of life |
Care That Supports the Whole Family
Serious illness affects the entire family. Our team helps answer questions, coordinate care, provide emotional support, and prepare caregivers for the challenges that may arise.
By helping manage symptoms early, we reduce stress, improve quality of life, and create more opportunities for meaningful time with the people you love.
Our Palliative Care Services
Pain and Symptom Management
We help control pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, anxiety, and other symptoms that affect daily living.
Skilled Nursing Care
Our registered nurses provide in-home assessments, medication management, ongoing monitoring, and communication with your physicians.
Education and Care Planning
We help patients and families better understand their illness, treatment options, medications, and what to expect as care needs change.
Emotional and Spiritual Support
Our social workers and chaplains provide compassionate support while respecting each person’s beliefs, values, and goals.
Care Coordination
We work closely with your specialists, primary care providers, therapists, and family members to ensure everyone is working toward the same goals.
Personal Care Assistance
Our certified home health aides assist with activities of daily living, helping patients remain comfortable and independent.
24/7 Clinical Support
Our clinical team is available around the clock whenever urgent concerns or questions arise.
Music Therapy
Music can be a powerful source of comfort. Our certified music therapists use music to reduce anxiety, ease pain, improve mood, and create meaningful moments of connection for patients and families.
Familiar Faces You Can Trust
Seeing the same nurses, physicians, aides, therapists, and social workers over time builds trust and provides peace of mind for patients and families alike.
Care Wherever You Call Home
Whether you live in your own home, an assisted living community, or a long-term care facility, ALC brings specialized palliative care directly to you, helping reduce unnecessary hospital visits while supporting your independence.
Why Choose ALC Health Care Services?
Choosing a healthcare partner is an important decision. Families throughout DuPage County trust ALC because we provide:
- Personalized care plans built around your goals.
- Seamless coordination with your physicians and specialists.
- Experienced clinicians serving DuPage County families.
- Compassionate support while you continue receiving medical treatment.
Most importantly, ALC offers a true continuum of care. Should your healthcare needs change over time, our services – including Primary Care House Calls, Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Home Services, and Transportation – allow us to continue supporting you throughout every stage of your healthcare journey.
One trusted organization. Compassionate care every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the Specialized Support You Deserve
Living with a serious illness can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone.
Whether you’re looking for better symptom management, additional support for your family, or a trusted partner to help coordinate your care, ALC Health Care Services is here to help.
Contact us today to schedule an assessment and learn how palliative care can help you live more comfortably, and more fully.
