WHAT'S HAPPENING? RECOGNIZE NEEDS AND TEND CARE Welcome Caregivers and Family Members of VNA HospiceIn addition to the printed materials we've given to the person designated as primary caregiver, we're glad to provide these videos to you and all who provide care to your loved one. Do you live long distance? Explore these videos to learn what your loved one may be experiencing with hospice care, and ways that care is being provided.24/7. Find what you need. When you need it. Where you are. Click here to download and print a list of these videos for your ongoing reference. Question Title Primary Caregivers: While the information in these videos is more general for most hospice patients, refer to any more personalized training from and conversations with your hospice team members, that are specific to your family member's needs. Contact us if you see significant changes in your loved one's condition, have questions, or need to problem-solve concerns. We're here for you! Call us: Vero Beach (772) 494-6161.Family Members: Especially when you are unable to meet with the team, these videos can help you recognize and understand what may be happening. Each video suggests ways you can support both the person (patient) and the primary caregiver. [Please report technical problems with any of these videos to support@composinglife.com.] Question Title Question Title Use these controls to adjust volume and screen size (in the lower right corner of each video). What core questions are you asking about hospice care? Who? What? When? Where? How? Why? How can you recognize pain and provide comfort? Medications can be so complicated. Here's help for what you need to know and do. Is the person you are tending having trouble breathing? As a caregiver, how can you provide independence, safety, and dignity? Is your loved one anxious? Are you? What can you do? Is your loved one sad? Are you? What can you do? What beliefs and values are being honored, or are in conflict? Look more closely. What SIGNs might indicate SIGNificant changes in your loved one's condition? What happens at "final moments"? How can you prepare? Give care? Question Title Question Title Question Title * Did you learn anything in these videos, that helps you provide great care for your loved one? Yes Somewhat Yes No Yes Somewhat Yes No Question Title * Which videos do you find to be helpful? (check all that apply) 10-In-10 Preview CORE Questions Pain and Comfort Medications and Side Effects Shortness of Breath Moving Safely Anxiety Sadness Beliefs and Values Signs of Change Final Moments We value your comments. Through these tough and tender times, we send support to you as you tend your loved one, your selves, and each other.To Exit, click "Close." Question Title (c) 2018-2022. Composing Life Out of Loss. All rights reserved. Close
