 My
loved one has been
diagnosed with a
terminal illness.
How might our
relationship change?
Your relationship
with your loved one
might not
necessarily change
because he or she
has a terminal
illness. If you're
concerned, try to
build on your
relationship's
strengths. It's also
important to be open
to new
possibilities. A
loved one's terminal
diagnosis might
improve your
relationship.
How can I help my
loved one cope with
a terminal illness?
Let your loved one
know that you're
willing to listen to
his or her concerns
— and never
underestimate the
value of your
presence. Even if it
feels as though
you're not doing
anything, your
presence sends an
important message.
Don't, however, try
to be a counselor.
Is there a
typical emotional
process that a
person who has
terminal illness
experiences?
Acceptance or
accommodation may be
the most desirable
outcome of the
grieving process —
learning to live as
fully as possible
while accepting the
presence of a
terminal illness.
But does your loved
one have to accept
that he or she has a
terminal illness?
Does your loved one
have to accept that
he or she is going
to die before he or
she expected? No.
There's no right or
wrong way to come to
terms with death.
What else can I
do for my loved one?
You can encourage
your loved one to
talk about his or
her life. For
instance, ask your
loved one to talk
about how he or she
met his or her mate.
You may be amazed at
the stories your
loved one has to
share. Consider
recording your
conversations as a
way of honoring the
memory of your loved
one.
What can FairHoPe
Hospice & Palliative
Care, Inc. help with
my caregiving
day-to-day care for
loved one?
Our programs provide
a special kind of
caring, embracing a
compassionate and
understanding
concept of care.
Providing comfort
care for those with
a terminal illness,
as well as lending
emotional, spiritual
and social support
to their families
and friends during
their illness and
grieving period. Our
services include:
-
On-Call Services
24 Hours a Day,
7 Days a Week
-
Regular
Registered Nurse
and Licensed
Practical Nurse
Visits
-
Medical
Director/Physician
Consultations
and Visits
-
Pain and Symptom
Management
-
Palliative
Pharmacy
Services
-
Provide
Medications
related to
terminal
condition
-
Routine Home
Care, Inpatient
Care, Crisis
(Continuous)
Care and Respite
Care
-
Coordination of
Durable Medical
Equipment needs
and supplies
-
Physical,
Occupational and
Speech Therapies
-
Complementary
Therapies -
Music,
Therapeutic
Touch,
Aromatherapy
-
Bereavement
Services
-
Community Grief
Services
Please
feel free to
contact us
anything to discuss
questions or needs you may
have. |
