Essential services for optimal comfort

Palliative care

Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by a serious or life-threatening disease. It focuses on relieving symptoms, pain, and stress.

Palliative care can be useful from the moment of diagnosis and throughout the course of a serious illness, regardless of the prognosis.

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Therapy and counselling

Therapy and counselling services provide strategies for coping with the illness, can relieve pain and help manage stress, anxiety, and depression.

Therapy and counselling services can be used from the moment of diagnosis, during treatment, and throughout the illness, but especially during times of emotional distress.

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists can help with exercises to improve strength, mobility, and manage pain, enhancing physical functioning and independence.

Physiotherapy is particularly helpful whenever physical symptoms, such as pain, mobility issues, or weakness, are present.

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Occupational therapy

Occupational therapists help with strategies and adaptations to maintain independence in daily activities and improve quality of life.

Whenever there are difficulties in performing daily activities due to physical or cognitive impairments, occupational therapy may be beneficial.

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Dietician services

Dieticians provide guidance on maintaining proper nutrition, managing diet-related symptoms, and help with meal planning.

Dietician services may be accessed from the moment of diagnosis, during treatment, and throughout the illness, especially when there are nutrition-related concerns.

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Nursing services and home care

Nurses and home care aides provide medical care, manage symptoms, assist with daily activities, and provide education and support.

Nursing services and home care can be useful throughout the course of the illness, especially as the illness progresses.

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Spiritual care

Spiritual care providers offer support and guidance in line with a person’s spiritual or religious beliefs, helping to address existential questions and concerns.

Spiritual care can be helpful throughout the illness, and particularly during emotionally or spiritually distressing times.

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End-of-life doula services

An end-of-life doula provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support. They help with navigating end-of-life decisions and provide comfort and companionship.

Doulas usually support in the later stages of illness, as an individual nears the end of life.