Feb 16 2012
When you hear the phrase, “hospice care,” you generally think of end-of-life services; however, hospice care also includes palliative care, which is centered on pain management and symptom relief. Palliative care versus curative care is important to understand: the hospice philosophy focuses more on the palliative or comfort care, while traditional curative care focuses on [...]
Feb 9 2012
Caring for the terminally ill requires accepting and planning for the eventuality of death, while creating an atmosphere that provides comfort and compassion to both the patient and their family. Hospice care recognizes the patient’s right to self-determination and decision-making. Hospice program goals are: (1) Self-determined life closure — anticipating death, mentally competent residents will [...]
Jan 24 2012
According to Dr. Chris Votolato, Director of Behavioral Health at Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, Florida, depression is generally believed to be the most common emotional challenge of the elderly and is often referred to as the “common cold” of mental health. Self-rating scales suggest that 15-20 percent of those over the age [...]
By shellpointrc • Mental Health • 0
Jan 19 2012
If you ask a group of first graders, how many of them are artists, the entire group of children will raise their hands. If you ask the same question to a group of say, fifth graders, only a select few will have the nerve to raise their hands. Somehow, most of us begin to feel [...]
By shellpointrc • Life Enrichment, Mental Health • 0
Jan 12 2012
As individuals age, they are faced with the reality of lingering questions that come with growing older: questions about the future; questions about health and independence; and questions about dignity. “We celebrate life every day here at Shell Point,” said Dr. Roger Hirchak, Vice President of Medical Services, “but we are aware of the reality [...]
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