are experienced in assessing and managing pain; they provide hands-on care.

are friendly and skilled listeners who have the patient’s best interest in mind. They offer emotional support and help with financial planning

collaborate with the patient’s primary physician and are available for pain and symptom management consultations, as well as to make house calls as needed.

help with personal care, such as bathing and mouth care; they also can help with light cleaning, light laundry and occasional shopping

help patients identify nutritional opportunities within their diet. They have experience in dealing with the dietary challenges that often affect the terminally ill. Dieticians will advise patients and their families on how to create meal plans, how to prepare food and in many cases, how to feed the patient properly

evaluate the ability of your loved one to accomplish activities of daily living (ADL) to carry out common everyday tasks, such as bathing, getting dressed, brushing one’s teeth, eating, walking, getting in and out of bed, going to the bathroom, etc. If patients experience difficulties performing these types of skills, the therapist can devise a therapeutic plan that will help patients regain their independence. Occupational and Physical Therapy can often help with the patient’s self-esteem, confidence and attitude