Senior Resources 2024 Health Care Guide

DIGNITY COMFORT PEACE Dignity and Comfort through the End of Life’s Journey At By Your Side Hospice, we improve the quality of living by providing care that optimizes comfort and is consistent with the patient’s needs and goals. Our hospice care consists of dedicated, caring teams that will be there as your loved one begins their transition. We are committed to preserving your loved one’s dignity, comfort, and peace.

BEREAVEMENT COORDINATORS offer grief support and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers. Services are offered throughout the duration of hospice care and are fol lowed by 13 months of bereavement support. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS provide companionship and a calming pres ence to the patient. They may also offer short periods of respite to the caregiver to allow them to run an errand or keep an appointment.

CHAPLAINS offer spiritual care in accordance with the wishes of the patient and family, often coordinating with the patient's clergy or religious leader. SOCIAL WORKERS conduct psychosocial assessments and pro vide counseling, education and other skilled interventions to enhance patient and family coping. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS provide personal compassionate treatments such as bathing, nail and skin care, and grooming.

PERSONAL PHYSICIANS may continue to actively participate in the patient's care including writing orders, and consulting with the hospice team. MEDICAL DIRECTOR/HOSPICE PHYSICIANS offer their expertise in pain and symptom management and oversee the patient’s hospice care. NURSES manage patient's symp toms, provide education to patients, caregivers and coordinate care with the rest of the hospice care team.

Phone: 414.662.7701 Fax: 888.463.0001 Address: 4031 W. Kiehnau Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 www.BYSHospice.com Additional therapies available: PT/OT, Aroma, Massage, Art & Music

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