When a patient has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, our compassionate team of hospice nurses are there to meet their needs. Hospice nurses are skilled in assessing and managing a patient’s pain and symptoms, while also providing comfort to the family and teaching them how to take the best care of their loved one.
When suffering from an illness or injury, your strength and mobility may decrease, or you may experience pain. Our Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants will work with you to develop a plan to improve your mobility and decrease pain. They will also do a safety assessment of the home to assist with decreasing falls. They often use therapeutic exercises, stretching, strengthening and ultrasound or electrical stimulation to promote strength, endurance, and comfort.
Speech therapists assist patients who have difficulty communicating or swallowing. If you have difficulty swallowing, our therapists will work with you, your caregiver, and your care provider to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs to help you eat and drink more comfortably and to determine the best consistency for your meals.
Occupational therapists provide services that assist our patients in returning to their usual activities, such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and housekeeping. They can even assist with patients that have low vision or poor vision. Our therapists will determine what is important to you and help you and your caregivers develop a plan to meet your goals.
Social workers provide information and resources to help the patient remain safe and cared for in their own homes. The Social Worker provides education and aid in setting up community resources to assist with any medical, psychological, financial, or social assistance that may be needed.
Home Health Aides assist with personal care and activities of daily living. The care provided may include bathing, grooming, assistance with getting dressed, linen changes, and light meal preparation.
