Care for Patients, Families, and Caregivers
Whether you’ve received a new diagnosis, you’ve had an illness for some time, or if you are providing care for a loved one, you are probably experiencing a wide range of emotions. Learning more about symptom management, understanding of emotions, and making informed decisions will help you enhance your quality of life.
Every individual under our care has a support team to help the patient, family, and caregiver(s). If you need support in your journey, please call us at 336-475-5444.
To learn more about the emotions you may face, advanced directives, and symptom management, please view the resources below.
Advanced Directives
Understanding Emotions
Symptom Management
- Keep skin dry and clean
- Use incontinent supplies to maintain comfort
- Avoid acidic foods or liquids
- Do not use mouth washes that have alcohol
- Use soft toothbrushes to clean mouth, gums, and teeth
- Drink sips of water and try ice chips
- Keep lips moist with lip balm
- Eat crackers, dry toast, rice and bland food
- Avoid fried or spicy foods
- Eat small amounts of food, but more frequently
- Use a stool softener as directed
- Add fruit and high fiber foods
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Increase mobility if able to do so
- Maintain a calm, quiet environment
- Prop up head with pillows
- Circulate room air with the use of a fan
- Take slow, deep breaths
- Use oxygen, if possible
- Soft foods may be easier to swallow than liquids
- Sit up-right while eating
- Maintain a safe environment
- Decrease activity in the home
- Medicate as directed for symptom management
- Play soft or calming music
- Use relaxation techniques
- Keep room softly lit
- Drink warm beverages
- Drink carbonated beverages
- Take deep breaths
- Elevate the head of the bed
- Try hard candy to suck on
- Use a humidifier
- Stop stool softeners or laxatives
- Clean skin carefully after each bowel movement
- Eat apples, bananas, potatoes, rice or oatmeal
- Avoid fruit juices and sweetened drinks