Salus Physical Support During Hospice Care

After a patient receives a life-limiting diagnosis, their focus sometimes shifts from taking a curative approach to managing symptoms and pain. This type of support improves quality of life and helps patients to find greater enjoyment in the time they have left.

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Physical Hospice Support Provided:

Pain Management
Monitoring vital statistics and overall health
Assistance with activities of daily living
Physical, occupational or speech therapy

Hospice’s physical support is an important component in the hospice care approach to better managing a terminal illness. While this type of support is never designed to provide a cure, it does allow many of our clients to maintain independence and find peace as they spend time with family and make important end of life decisions.

Physical support is always closely monitored by Salus Homecare’s hospice medical director and a registered nurse as your safety and comfort are our top priority. Additionally, we work closely with your personal physician and always provide timely updates about improvements, setbacks and the care you are receiving at home.

My physical therapist was outstanding. He was very kind and considerate and always let me know when he would arrive. He called to keep me updated on the appointment dates. I feel that he is the key to my progress because he motivated me to try and cheered me as I met my goals. I am extremely grateful for his guidance! Thank you for your wonderful care! Very sincerely.

Elaine M. Orange County Aug 31, 2021

All of the hospice staff were outstanding!

William R. Orange County Aug 31, 2021

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Physical Support FAQ's

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Salus Homecare employs highly skilled hospice professionals and provides ongoing training to keep them abreast of the latest pain management and comfort techniques. Our professionals use many different strategies to keep clients comfortable including administering doctor prescribed medications, using heat or cold compresses, providing massage and assisting with other prescribed therapies.

Yes. Many patients remain independent with all or most of their activities of daily living for a time, and we encourage that as long as it remains safe. Should your care needs change, our caregivers are available to provide standby care or full assistance with any activities.

Yes. Your doctor is and will remain an important part of your care team. Salus Homecare’s hospice nurses and social workers will work closely with your physician and follow all recommendations that he gives in order to provide you with the highest quality, most comfortable care.

Other Hospice Services Salus Offers

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Emotional Care

Support that makes it easier to cope with end of life decisions and find peace. Emotional support is available to both the patient and family members and includes grief counseling.

Counseling
Social Worker Case Management
Bereavement Counselling for Your Loved Ones

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Spiritual Care

Assistance and support for patients who wish to explore their spiritual concerns surrounding life, death and dying. Spiritual support is non-denominational, compassionate and empathetic.

1-1 Conversations With Hospice Chaplains
Reconnecting Clients With Their House of Worship
Provide Literature That Can Help Individuals Cope With Death

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Hospice Care for Alzheimer’s

Hospice care providers with expertise in dementia offer compassionate care at home in the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Seniors with dementia receiving hospice care experience less pain and are less likely to die in a hospital. Their families also express greater satisfaction with end of life care at home.