Many times, what cancer patients want is to recuperate from the peace, safety, and comfort of their homes, surrounded by the things and the people they love. But other than their medical needs, these patients have crucial non-medical needs which, if not met successfully, may diminish their independence, crushing their wish to recuperate from home. Such needs include meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, maintaining a clean environment (housekeeping), bathing, toileting, ambulation, and, of course, genuine companionship.
As expected, with medication side effects and other symptoms caused by the illness itself, cancer patients hardly have the energy to meet their personal needs. Their loved ones, though willing, may be unable to offer the support needed, owing to their own commitments.
That’s where our cancer-specific trained caregivers come in, – they handle their non-medical needs, while their healthcare providers handle their non-medical needs. This gives them the independence they need to safely and comfortably remain in their homes, among loved ones and treasured belongings, as they continue to recover or manage their illness.
At Eliteservices Homecare, we know that the needs of our cancer patients are rarely the same, and that’s why we pride ourselves in ensuring we develop a unique care plan for each client, based on their specific needs.
Some of the cancer-specific home care services you can expect from us for you (or your loved one) include:
- Meal planning and preparation based on dietary restrictions and recommendations.
- Assisting you with mobility and toileting.
- Assisting you to maintain your personal hygiene
- Reducing your risk of falling by maintaining a safe environment.
- Ensuring that you have taken your medications according to a given schedule (medication reminders) and observing and reporting any side effects.
- Observing your general condition and calling for medical assistance when critical symptoms are observed.
- Encouraging you to perform simple and safe exercises, such as walking, as per the recommendations of your health care providers.
- Picking up prescriptions and medications on your behalf.
- Keeping track of your medical appointments and transporting/accompanying you to those appointments.
- Offering genuine companionship and emotional support.
Whether you or your loved one requires our assistance a few times a week or 24 hours a day, we can always come up with the ideal care plan to fit your needs and budget.
For more information concerning our non-medical home care services for cancer patients in Cumberland County and surrounding areas, feel free to contact us today.
All our non-medical, home care for cancer services are offered by cancer-specific trained and experienced caregivers under the supervision and direction of an RN, MD or an experienced healthcare.