Training Guide: Symptoms
Guide for common symptoms and what steps to take for caregivers.
Using your CADD Pump Training Sheet
The CADD Pump is used to control the release of medicine from a bag. If you are getting medicine for pain and your pain is not relieved, call HOC at (513) 891-7700.
Terminal Agitation Training Sheet
Terminal agitation, also referred to as terminal restlessness, is a common symptom in dying patients. Sometimes those who are usually calm can suddenly and unexpectedly become agitated, restless, and confused. Family members may also notice a rapid change in personality…
Swallowing Training Sheet
Swallowing difficulty often occurs in older people, those who take medications that make them very drowsy, or people with an end-stage neurological disease, stroke, weakness, confusion or dental problems.
Skin Breakdown Training Sheet
There are several reasons skin breakdown occurs and training you, as a caregiver, to watch for the signs of breakdown is important. Healing skin breakdown at this stage of serious illness is not always possible. The goals now are to…
Safety Guidelines Caring for Someone in the Home Training Sheet
Adults need to take extra safety precautions due to physical changes that occur as a part of the aging process, but also as weakness increases due to disease progression. Hospice patients are at increased risk of injury inside the home…
Sadness and Anxiety Training Sheet
Experiencing difficult emotions can be common for people living with a terminal illness, from diagnosis through end of life. These emotions may show in various ways for each person, including sadness or anxiety.
Respite Care Training Sheet
We take good care of you, so your caregivers can take good care of themselves.
Range of Motion Training Sheet
Reduce pain and discomfort with improved range of motion.