Palliative Care at Caring Shepherd
At Caring Shepherd, our palliative care services are dedicated to providing relief from pain and other distressing symptoms for those facing serious illnesses. We view each person's journey as unique, affirming life while acknowledging the natural process of dying, and we neither hasten nor postpone death. Our approach is based on working with other professionals servicing our clients in order to offer a robust support system.
Our Approach to Palliative Care
- Holistic Care: Our palliative care integrates the psychological and spiritual aspects of patient care, ensuring a holistic approach that respects the dignity and individuality of each patient.
- Team-Based Approach: We coordinate actions with other professionals assisting our client with the purpose of making service delivery smooth and seamless. Our team consists of professional caregivers who are skilled in providing evidence-based palliative care, ensuring quality of life is enhanced and may positively influence the course of illness.
Palliative Care Practices
Managing Physical Comfort: We focus on relieving discomforts such as pain, breathing problems, skin irritation, digestive problems, temperature sensitivity, and fatigue. Our care is tailored to each individual’s symptoms and needs, with an emphasis on pain management and comfort.
Medication Management: In managing symptoms, medications are used judiciously to treat severe pain and ease shortness of breath. Our team is trained to assist in the administration of medications effectively while monitoring for and addressing any side effects.
Supportive Measures: We provide supportive measures for issues like abnormal breathing patterns and skin irritation. This includes repositioning to prevent bed sores, applying balms or creams for dryness, and using gentle care techniques to ease discomfort
Our Commitment
Our commitment at Caring Shepherd is to enhance the quality of life for our palliative care clients, ensuring they receive compassionate, respectful care. We recognize the importance of early palliative care in conjunction with other therapies intended to prolong life. Our team is trained to contextualize decisions around goals of care, preserving hope and optimism while reorienting treatment toward appropriate aims.
