Carolina Caring Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Filling Each Day with Purpose in Iredell County

Our team is here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance, helping you make confident decisions about your care or the hospice and palliative care needs of a loved one in Iredell County, North Carolina. If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

About this location

Carolina Caring proudly extends our compassionate hospice and palliative medicine services to every corner of Iredell County, from the historic streets of Statesville to the lakeside communities of Mooresville. Our experienced care team travels throughout the region, bringing specialized support directly to patients in Troutman, Harmony, or any Iredell County neighborhood. Our mission is to support individuals and families facing serious illnesses by offering personalized care that ensures comfort, dignity, and an improved quality of life. Whether you require hospice care for end-of-life support or palliative medicine to manage symptoms and enhance daily living, our dedicated team is here to assist and guide you every step of the way.

Services Offered

Palliative Medicine

Carolina Caring's palliative medicine is a program of care designed to support you as a person. If you are dealing with a serious illness that limits your daily activities and would like assistance and guidance on making life easier, palliative medicine can help.

House Calls

Healthcare providers are more accessible than ever with Carolina Caring’s new home care service. The program is designed to serve patients who face barriers to accessing routine medical care, including disabilities, chronic illnesses, mobility problems and more.

Hospice

Hospice care is intended to enhance quality of life for people who are facing the last months of their lives. It seeks to offer comfort and support so that individuals diagnosed with a serious illness can achieve peace of mind in the ways that matter most to them. When at all possible, care is provided at the person’s home or wherever he or she is most comfortable.

Cardinal Kids

Cardinal Kids is a community-based health care program dedicated to helping children and their families face the challenges of pediatric palliative care. Our top priority is to ensure an appropriate level of comfort based on a plan of expert, individualized health care.

Carolina Caring Providers

Vida Owusu

NP-C

Received Bachelors & Masters degrees from Winston-Salem State University with a degree in Nursing.

Robin Sherrill

FNP-C

Received her Bachelors, Masters and Post Masters degrees from Gardner-Webb University.

Jacqueline Brown

FNP-C

Graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University and received a Masters degree from Duke University.

Lindsey Laffon

DNP, FNP-C

Earned her bachelors, masters and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Kayla Overstreet

MSN, APRN, CPNP

Graduated from Jacksonville State University and received a Masters degree from University of Alabama.

Brittany Tidd

MSN, APRN, CPNP

Graduated from Western Carolina University and received a Masters degree from Duke University.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Services Does Hospice Care Provide?

What Services Does Hospice Care Provide?
The interdisciplinary hospice team offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Managing the patient’s pain and symptoms
- Addressing the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient
- Providing necessary medications, medical supplies, and equipment
- Guiding and educating the family on how to care for the patient
- Offering specialized services such as physical therapy, speech therapy, and even music and art therapy
- Arranging short-term inpatient care when pain or symptoms become too challenging to manage at home, or when caregivers need a break
- Delivering bereavement support and grief workshops and support groups to family and friends after the patient’s passing
How Does Hospice Care Differ from Palliative Care?

How Does Hospice Care Differ from Palliative Care?
Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care that is provided in the final months or weeks of life. It focuses solely on comfort care when patients and their families decide to stop treatments aimed at curing or slowing the disease. Hospice care is generally covered in full by Medicare and most other insurance plans.
Where Can I Find Palliative Care?

Where Can I Find Palliative Care?
Palliative care can be provided in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and even at home.
What Are the Risk Factors for Dementia?

What Are the Risk Factors for Dementia?
Risk factors for dementia include age, family history, cardiovascular health, lifestyle factors, and certain medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. While some risk factors cannot be changed, others, like diet and exercise, can be modified to help reduce the risk.
What are the benefits of joining the Advanced Cardiac Care Program?

What are the benefits of joining the Advanced Cardiac Care Program?
Benefits of advanced care planning include personalized care plans, improved symptom management, enhanced quality of life, reduced hospitalizations, and emotional and psychological support for both patients and their families.

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About Carolina Caring

Carolina Caring strives to honor your loved one and provide the care and support you need, whether through medication, therapies, or a compassionate presence. You can count on us to offer comfort throughout the journey.

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