SERVICES
SPECIALTY SERVICES
NORTH CENTRAL
HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
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Nursing
Registered nurses assess, manage and monitor the needs of patients.
They also coordinate any services the patient needs and assist the
family in learning to care for the patient. Consultation with the
patient's physician is ongoing.
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 Rehabilitation
Therapists
Physical, occupational and speech therapists use their skills and
training to help and encourage patients to function as independently
as possible.
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Medical Social Workers
Social workers help patients and families cope with problems related
to illness or emotional stress. They also provide information and
links to a wide range of community services.
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Home Care Aides
Fully certified, HCA's work under the supervision of a registered
nurse. They provide essential services for the patient and family,
such as, assisting with personal care, range of motion exercises
and daily activities and/or basic household chores. Homemaker, Companion
and Choreperson services are also available.
Key Benefits
- Keeps patient at home with family
- Eliminates need for nursing home placement
- Recovery is faster at home
- Home health care is one of the most significant trends in the
home care industry
- Teaches family members to assist with care of a loved one
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 Adult
Day Care
If you are concerned for the safety and well-being of a frail, elderly
or disabled loved one, our Adult Day Center is the answer to your
concerns. A medical model, the center offers a safe, home-like environment.
It also answers the needs of younger people, especially caregivers
who are working adults, with elderly relatives they care for or
live with.
Key Benefits:
- Gerontology nurse specialist/home care aides
- Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Transportation to and from center
- Hot noon meal; 2 snacks
- Therapies and social work services
- Group stimulation, social interchange
- Allows individual to remain home and is less costly than nursing
home placement
- Financial assistance considered
- Affords respite for family caregivers
- To arrange a complementary Visit Day call Marylou Geraghty at
(860) 870-7203.
- Adult Day Care is located at 26 Shenipsit Lake Road, Tolland,
CT.
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