Caregiver Support and Guidance

Caregivers often feel overwhelmed and alone as they provide day to day care to a seriously ill loved one. The Hospice Nurse Coordinator is available, by appointment, to meet with individuals or families who are caring for someone with a life limiting illness. The Hospice Nurse Coordinator offers emotional support, information and practical guidance.

Caregiver concerns and issues frequently include:

• Anticipatory grief
• Nutritional needs and problems
• Pain Control
• Proper techniques to assist a disabled person
• Equipment and supply needs
• Problems communicating with medical professionals
• Anxiety
• Anger
• Conflict
• Depression
• Exhaustion
• Emotional and physical “peaks and valleys” during cancer treatment
• Decisions about the course and outcomes of treatment
• Financial pressures
• Isolation
• Inability to sleep
• Lack of hands-on help
• Overwhelming responsibilities

Eligibility
Open to any patient or caregiver being served by Hospice Support Care and to other members of the community at large who are caring for a loved one with a chronic or life limiting illness.

Cost
There is no charge for services of Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg.