We understand the importance of compassionate companionship and emotional support during the challenging journey of a terminal illness. Our dedicated volunteers play a vital role in providing company and comfort to both patients and their families. Learn more about the valuable services offered by our trained volunteers below.
Our trained volunteers offer companionship to patients, providing a comforting presence and engaging in meaningful conversations. They are there to lend a listening ear, share stories, or simply sit quietly with the patient, offering their support and understanding. Our volunteers create a warm and compassionate environment, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Facing a terminal illness can be emotionally overwhelming for both patients and their families. Our volunteers provide much-needed emotional support, offering a sympathetic and empathetic presence. They understand the challenges that arise during this difficult time and are trained to provide a comforting presence, offering a shoulder to lean on and a source of encouragement.
Our volunteers are there to support patients and their families in whatever way they can. They can accompany patients to medical appointments, provide transportation for errands, or assist with practical tasks around the home. Their supportive presence helps ease the burden for families, allowing them to focus on spending quality time with their loved ones.
Our trained volunteers extend their support to families during the bereavement period. They understand that the grieving process continues after the loss of a loved one. Our volunteers offer compassionate listening, practical assistance, and emotional support to individuals and families as they navigate the stages of grief and healing.
Our volunteers bring a diverse range of skills and talents to Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care. Some volunteers may offer specialized services such as music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy, or massage therapy. These specialized skills aim to provide additional comfort and support to patients, promoting relaxation, emotional well-being, and pain relief.
To ensure the highest level of care, our volunteers undergo comprehensive training programs. They receive instruction in areas such as active listening, effective communication, empathy, and understanding the unique needs of patients and families facing a terminal illness. We also provide ongoing support and supervision to our volunteers to ensure they have the resources and guidance they need.
At Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, we recognize the invaluable contributions of our trained volunteers. They provide essential company and emotional support to both patients and their families. Whether it’s through companionship, emotional support, respite care, or specialized skills, our volunteers are dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for those in our care. Contact us today to learn more about how our trained volunteers can provide comfort and support to you and your loved ones.
Hospice is committed to providing compassionate support for individuals facing terminal illnesses, caring for their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being as they navigate the end of life. Similarly, palliative care shares the same philosophy of comprehensive patient care, extending its services to non-terminal patients, offering them the opportunity to lead longer, happier lives.
Our dedicated team of professionals aims to ensure that every aspect of your care is tailored to your unique situation and wishes.
We support your loved one through individualized care. Our physicians integrate compassion and empathy into everything we do, and we are committed to helping your loved one during this difficult time.
Our nursing staff assists your loved one by taking vitals and performing various duties to make sure the patient is as comfortable as possible. Our nurses follow the jurisdiction of the primary care physician.
When your loved one has a terminal illness, it’s hard for everyone impacted. Our medical social workers provide resources and support to help you cope. We can provide counseling, make referrals and advise caregivers.
We ensure your loved one is comfortable. Our hospice aides complete several important duties, such as assisting with personal hygiene, light housekeeping, feeding, dressing and changing linens.
As your loved one approaches the end of life, we are here to support you. Grief and bereavement counseling can help you manage the complicated emotions you and your loved ones may be feeling.
Volunteers are essential to what we do. Our volunteers are there to provide company and emotional support to you and your loved one.
Spirituality is important to hospice care, and our chaplain can provide support that suits each patient’s individual needs.
We make sure that your family and your loved one is able to make informed decisions regarding hospice care. We educate you on various services that can be a part of your care plan.
Our hospice care center is supplied with all of the medical equipment your loved one needs. We can provide wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen support and more to maximize the patient’s comfort.
We are equipped with necessary medical supplies, including briefs, gloves and personal care items, to adequately support your loved one’s needs.
In order to ensure the patient feels as comfortable as possible, our professionals oversee medication use to control symptoms and manage pain.
When necessary, we provide short-term inpatient care to help caregivers and family members. Respite care can be arranged for a single day or for several days to weeks.
Your loved one deserves round-the-clock care, and we’re prepared to provide exactly what. We have nurses and staff on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re here whenever you need us the most.
Hospice patients often have restricted dietary needs due to illness. We provide end-of-life dietary counseling to develop a nutrition plan that suits your loved one’s appetite and eating abilities.
Certain patients may receive physical, speech and occupational therapy to help them maintain independence and quality of life. We provide this service when it is necessary for the patient.