Hospice Care

Multidisciplinary Care Team

Our hospice care program is led by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive care. This team typically includes:

• Physicians – To manage and monitor the resident’s medical needs.
• Nurses – Skilled in palliative care, nurses play a key role in managing symptoms, providing pain relief, and offering daily care.
• Social Workers – To offer counseling, emotional support, and assistance with any financial, legal, or practical concerns families may have.
• Chaplains or Spiritual Counselors – Available to provide spiritual care and guidance, regardless of the resident’s faith or beliefs.
• Assistance With ADLs – Clinical nurses and nurse aides assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, ensuring residents or guests are comfortable.
• Volunteers – Trained volunteers offer companionship and support to residents and their families, helping with daily tasks or simply providing a comforting presence.

Pain and Symptom Management

One of the core goals of hospice care at Ciena Healthcare is to alleviate pain and manage symptoms for the resident’s comfort. We use a combination of medications, therapies, and other approaches to control pain, nausea, shortness of breath, and other common symptoms of terminal illness. Our team continually assesses the resident’s condition and adjusts care plans as needed to respond to changes in symptoms or preferences.

Emotional and Spiritual Support

Facing the end of life can bring up a wide range of emotions for residents and their families. Our compassionate hospice care professionals excel at helping both residents and loved ones cope with the unavoidable anxiety, fear, and sadness inherent with end-of-life care. This process is never easy, but the companionship of attentive and compassionate care professionals can provide some comfort during this transition.

Family and Caregiver Support

At Ciena Healthcare, we recognize that hospice care can be as much about supporting the family as it is about caring for the resident. We offer a variety of social services to help caregivers and family members navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of end-of-life care. This includes:

• Respite care – Giving primary caregivers time to rest while we take over care duties.
• Bereavement services – Providing grief counseling and emotional support for families after the loss of their loved one.
• Education and guidance – Offering information and resources to help families know what to expect as their loved one approaches the end of life and how to best provide care during this time.

The Benefits of Hospice Care

Choosing hospice care can be a difficult decision, but it comes with many benefits for residents, guests, and families:

• Focus on comfort – Hospice care prioritizes pain relief and symptom management, allowing residents to live their final days with dignity and as little discomfort as possible.
• Holistic support – By addressing emotional, spiritual, and practical needs in addition to physical care, hospice provides comprehensive support for residents and their families.
• Family involvement – Hospice care encourages family members to be actively involved in their loved one’s care, creating an environment of love and support during the final stage of life.
• Improved quality of life – With the focus on comfort and well-being, many residents and guests experience an improved quality of life in their final weeks and months.