Description
Offers specialized home-based, in-person medical care for people living with serious illnesses, such as cancer, dementia, renal disease, and congestive heart failure/cardiac conditions. Complements the treatment provided by the patient’s primary physician and other specialists. Care is provided by a team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, and certified home health aides.
Offers:
- Manage pain and symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, depression and anxiety
- Ensure patients are as comfortable and active as possible
- Assist and support patients and families with difficult medical decisions
- Coordinate care and treatment during all stages of illness
- Provide 24-hour support with a registered nurse over the telephone