Home Health for Cancer Patients

Working through cancer is not an easy time for anyone involved, especially for those that are dealing with the condition and are undergoing constant changes. Those with cancer are not able to perform the daily tasks that they used to and will need help. For family and friends helping care for them, it can be overwhelming with all the personal, household, and medical tasks that need to be fulfilled. Fortunately, here at BRiO Home Health and Hospice, we have experienced and trained nurses that can help with all of these elements to take stress off of caretakers and the patient.

Home healthcare is extremely important for cancer patients, helping them feel a sense of comfort and support during this trying time. It can provide all of the same benefits of care as in a medical facility while being able to be in the comfort of their own home.

A good indication that it is time to start having home health care over hospitalization is when the condition starts to worsen and disrupt daily life. When the patient becomes more dependent on people and specific treatments, it’s more beneficial to receive the care at home. It is much easier for a nurse to come to the home and provide all the necessities instead of constant trips back and forth to the hospital for the patient.

As you work with us to begin home health services, it is important to take into consideration all of the things we can help with. Dealing with cancer can feel like a never ending battle. Some days you are able to do tasks independently while the next you can be completely bedridden. That can be really hard not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. We offer many different services with professionals in each one that can help you live a more quality life.

Skilled Nursing

This is the most essential part of what we can offer when moving to the home from the hospital. A well thought out care plan is curated between our skilled nurses and your doctor to make sure your condition is being improved as best as possible. This is where we will take care of your personalized treatments, medication management, and anything else directly related to your cancer.

Occupational Therapy

Professional Occupational Therapists can assist you in your day to day life with everyday basic tasks. You may have to adjust to a new normal and they can help you with that. We can help accommodate the house to what will be best and most comfortable for you.

Social Work

We also have social workers that can help you in aspects such as financing, community, food, and other social tasks. They can also help you find resources for emotional support and mental wellness. We know that physical turmoil can also affect mental and emotional wellness, so we want you to have access to those services as well.

Additional Tasks

We can also help you with daily tasks that you aren’t able to do on a regular basis, such as:

• Help with bathing, dressing, etc.
• Meal delivery
• Financial assistance
• Household duties

As previously mentioned, some cancer treatments may not be able to be done in the home, but if constant trips to the hospital are taking a big toll on you, it might be time to consider home health care, as there are other benefits that could still continue to help you improve. Take our assessment or contact us at BRiO Home Health and Hospice to see what this could look like for you. We aim to give you all the resources to gain a quality life amidst the changes that come with cancer.