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Serious Illness Care from Transitions LifeCare
Expert support for serious, life-changing illness
We help you manage symptoms, understand your options, and feel supported—emotionally, physically, and practically—throughout your healthcare journey.
At A Glance
45 +
years serving compassionate care
11
North Carolina counties served
24/7
Support always available
NC # 1
Largest palliative care provider in NC
Care at Any Stage
Support alongside ongoing treatment
Interdisciplinary Care Team
Coordinated support from a team of specialists
Expert Symptom Management
Relief for pain, stress, and symptoms
What to Know About Serious Illness Care
Our Approach to Serious Illness Care
Personalized Support and Care for Patients and Families
At Transitions LifeCare, support extends beyond medical needs. Serious illnesses can bring challenging symptoms and difficult decisions. Our team works closely with you to improve daily comfort, help you stay safely at home, and support your wellbeing.
We help you:
- Manage pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, and stress
- Navigate complex treatments and medical decisions
- Understand your health and treatment options
- Reduce avoidable emergency room visits and hospitalizations
Our team provides:
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Help coping with changes in health or caregiving needs
- Social work support, counseling, and community resource connections
- Guidance to help caregivers feel confident and supported
- Long-term care planning
- Completion of advanced directives
Expert Guidance for Medical Choices
Serious illnesses often come with hard-to-understand decisions. Our clinicians help you clarify your goals and choose the care that aligns with your priorities.
We offer:
- Advance care planning and conversations about future care
- Support communicating your wishes to family and medical teams
- Assistance coordinating care across doctors, specialists, and care settings
Care Delivered Where You Are
Serious Illness Care meet you where it’s most comfortable and convenient for you. Care may be provided:
- In your home
- In assisted living or long-term care communities
- Through telehealth video visits
- In collaboration with your primary care provider and specialists
Who Can Benefit?
You or your loved one may find Serious Illness Care helpful if you are living with conditions such as:
- Heart disease or heart failure
- Cancer
- COPD or advanced lung disease
- Kidney or liver disease
- Dementia or neurological conditions
- Frailty or multiple chronic illnesses
You do not need to be at the end of life to receive Serious Illness Care from Transitions LifeCare. Many people receive support for months or years while continuing active treatment or rehabilitation.
Getting Started
From first call to compassionate care
Starting with Serious Illness Care is simple.
Call us today or speak to your doctor
Call 919.828.0890 any time, or ask your physician to refer you. You can also reach us online.
We listen to your needs
Our team takes time to understand your illness, symptoms, goals, and current care plan.
We coordinate with your providers
We work alongside your doctors and specialists to support comfort, communication, and continuity of care.
Your care plan takes shape
Your team helps guide next steps based on your needs, wishes, and what matters most to you.
Serious Illness Care: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what families ask most
Who is a candidate for serious illness care?
Serious Illness Care may be appropriate for patients with advanced, chronic, or life-limiting illness who need additional support managing symptoms, care decisions, and quality of life.
Can I continue seeing my current doctors?
Yes. Serious Illness Care works alongside your existing medical team. Patients may continue seeing their providers and receiving treatment while receiving this added layer of support.
Is this the same as hospice care?
No. Hospice care is generally for patients who are no longer seeking curative treatment and are focused on comfort near the end of life. Serious Illness Care can begin earlier and may be provided alongside ongoing treatment.
What symptoms can Serious Illness Care help manage?
The team can help with symptoms related to serious illness, including pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, appetite loss, and other concerns.
How often will the team visit?
Visits are based on each patient’s individual needs, symptoms, and care goals.
We're Here for You
Transitions LifeCare is dedicated to helping you live with more comfort, confidence, and support—no matter where you are on your health journey.
If you’d like to learn more or talk with a member of our Serious Illness Care team, please reach out. You don’t have to walk this path alone.
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