Palliative Care - Assisi Hospice
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Palliative Care - Assisi Hospice
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What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-limiting illnesses, through the prevention and relief of pain and symptoms by means of early identification and impeccable assessment, and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems.
In Singapore, the term “palliative care” and “hospice care” are used interchangeably. At Assisi Hospice, we provide care for patients across the continuum of Palliative
Home
,
Inpatient
and
Day
Care. This allows patients and family members to journey with a clinical team they are familiar with, and to receive care in the way that they need. Our six-storey purpose-built hospice provides a homely ambience with cosy spaces for patients and their loved ones. With 80 Inpatient beds, a Day Care Centre and the outreach of our Home Care team, we serve about 3,200 patients a year. Our Bereavement Support team provides
grief counselling
to support bereaved loved ones in finding their way forward.
Our Specialist Palliative Care Team
The Assisi Team is committed to serving with compassion and excellence, working together to provide palliative care for our patients, as well as support to their families. The team consists of:
Palliative Medicine Specialists & Doctors
Palliative Care Nurses
Medical Social Workers & Counsellors
Clinical Pastoral Care Counsellors
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Art & Music Therapists
Speech Therapist
Therapy Aides
Pharmacists
Volunteers
Medical Care
We focus on managing patients’ symptoms and pain so that they can be physically as comfortable as possible. Physical symptoms are identified and managed with appropriate medications as well as non-pharmacological interventions.
Palliative Rehabilitation and Therapy
We manage patients’ symptoms and maintain their physical and cognitive functions with customised programmes. Our team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech, music and art therapists who support patients with individual and group sessions, at our well-equipped spaces or by patients’ bedside. We also advise Palliative Home Care patients on rehabilitation, fall prevention, caregiver training and if needed, loan equipment to facilitate safe care.
Psychosocial and Clinical Pastoral Care
Apart from medical needs, patients and families are often faced with financial challenges, emotional turmoil and other family issues. Our team of Counsellors and Medical Social Workers will assist with practical solutions to support their needs or be that listening ear for emotional support. The team is trained to work with vulnerable individuals of different ages and diverse backgrounds. Our Clinical Pastoral Care team are pillars of support for patients and their families, attending to their spiritual well-being regardless of faith and beliefs.
We offer the NODA (No One Dies Alone) programme, a customised service rendered by volunteers who journey with patients who are alone, by providing round-the-clock vigil in their final days.
You may also be interested in
Inpatient Care
Home Care
Day Care
Donate
About Us
Who we are
Our People
Patron & Board of Directors
Board Committees & Other Committees
Leadership Team
Governance
Annual Reports
Impact and Sustainability Report
Charity/IPC Status
News & Media
In the News
Heart of Assisi
Our Stories
Brochures
Events
Our Services
Palliative Care
Inpatient Palliative Care
Palliative Home Care
Palliative Day Care
Our Facilities
Referral & Admission/Enrolment
Grief and Bereavement Care
Meet Our Patients
Learning
Assisi Hospice Education and Research Festival
Caregiver Resources
Healthcare Professionals
Volunteering
Regular Volunteers
Sign-up as a Regular Volunteer
VMS Log-in
(For Registered Volunteers)
Group Volunteers
Corporate Partners
School Partners
Submit an Enquiry
for Group Volunteering
Giving
Make a Donation
Ways of Giving
Regular Giving
Leave a Legacy of Care
Memorial Giving
Memory Corner
Share Your Joy
Fundraise for Us
Support an Assisi Event
Contact Us
How to Get Here
Send Us a Message
Join Us
Keep In Touch
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-limiting illnesses, through the prevention and relief of pain and symptoms by means of early identification and impeccable assessment, and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems.
In Singapore, the term “palliative care” and “hospice care” are used interchangeably. At Assisi Hospice, we provide care for patients across the continuum of Palliative
Home
,
Inpatient
and
Day
Care. This allows patients and family members to journey with a clinical team they are familiar with, and to receive care in the way that they need. Our six-storey purpose-built hospice provides a homely ambience with cosy spaces for patients and their loved ones. With 80 Inpatient beds, a Day Care Centre and the outreach of our Home Care team, we serve about 3,200 patients a year. Our Bereavement Support team provides
grief counselling
to support bereaved loved ones in finding their way forward.
Our Specialist Palliative Care Team
The Assisi Team is committed to serving with compassion and excellence, working together to provide palliative care for our patients, as well as support to their families. The team consists of:
Palliative Medicine Specialists & Doctors
Palliative Care Nurses
Medical Social Workers & Counsellors
Clinical Pastoral Care Counsellors
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Art & Music Therapists
Speech Therapist
Therapy Aides
Pharmacists
Volunteers
Medical Care
We focus on managing patients’ symptoms and pain so that they can be physically as comfortable as possible. Physical symptoms are identified and managed with appropriate medications as well as non-pharmacological interventions.
Palliative Rehabilitation and Therapy
We manage patients’ symptoms and maintain their physical and cognitive functions with customised programmes. Our team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech, music and art therapists who support patients with individual and group sessions, at our well-equipped spaces or by patients’ bedside. We also advise Palliative Home Care patients on rehabilitation, fall prevention, caregiver training and if needed, loan equipment to facilitate safe care.
Psychosocial and Clinical Pastoral Care
Apart from medical needs, patients and families are often faced with financial challenges, emotional turmoil and other family issues. Our team of Counsellors and Medical Social Workers will assist with practical solutions to support their needs or be that listening ear for emotional support. The team is trained to work with vulnerable individuals of different ages and diverse backgrounds. Our Clinical Pastoral Care team are pillars of support for patients and their families, attending to their spiritual well-being regardless of faith and beliefs.
We offer the NODA (No One Dies Alone) programme, a customised service rendered by volunteers who journey with patients who are alone, by providing round-the-clock vigil in their final days.
You may also be interested in
Inpatient Care
Home Care
Day Care