Going the Extra Mile
A group of volunteers in JFCS’ palliative care program went beyond providing comfort to the sick and the dying. They created an endowed fund to ensure the care of future generations in need.
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A Life-long Love Affair
After 14 years, Barry and Lisa were as in love with each other as in the early days of their courtship. “When I saw and heard Lisa for the first time—at a museum exhibit—I knew she was the one for me,” says Barry. “She was warm, beautiful, and open-hearted. I’d been waiting for someone like her for my entire life. She was my beacon of light.”
So when Lisa, 50, was diagnosed with uterine cancer this past October, the blow for Barry was as unbearable as the pain for Lisa.
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Palliative and End of Life Care
JFCS' Seniors•At•Home can provide an interdisciplinary team of professionals to support the lives of those who are ill or in decline with a plan and services that address medical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
Principles of Palliative Care
JFCS' Seniors•At•Home Palliative and End of Life Care Program is designed to:
- Relieve suffering and improve quality of life.
- Respect the goals, needs, and choices of the client
- Provide assistance with relief of pain and stress at any stage of a serious illness
- Support optimum quality of life for clients and families
- Address medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
- Coordinate care among healthcare providers and care settings throughout the course of an illness
Core Services to Meet Your Needs
- Prevention and relief of suffering
- Pain and symptom management
- Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
- Companionship
- Spiritual and emotional support
- Education about medical conditions, hospice care, and community resources/referrals
- Chaplain visits
- 24-hour on-call nurses
- On-going palliative care consultation services to address any questions and concerns and help you make informed decisions about this challenging time in life
Interdisciplinary Team
A coordinated team of professionals and volunteers, including nursing specialists, care managers, clergy, caregivers, and a consulting physician:
- Works closely with your physician and other healthcare providers
- Coordinates hospice services if and when chosen by you
Visit www.seniorsathome.org to learn about other JFCS services for seniors.
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