Expert In-Home Caregivers for Patients Living with Cancer in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union Counties in Northern New Jersey.

Thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer each day. In fact, it s the second leading cause of death, though that rate begins to fall off after age 85. A cancer diagnosis is a shock to one’s system and an abrupt redirection of one’s life, goals and efforts. The will to survive the disease as well as the treatment takes all of the patient’s energy going forward.

Cancer treatment can have severe side effects. Symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, pain and insomnia. Our caregivers are sensitive to both the needs of the patient and their families in these circumstances and will be able to make sure the patient is well cared for in every way.

The treatment for cancer is often debilitating, so it is important to have a kind and compassionate caregiver in place so that the patient can be made to feel both comfortable and psychologically at ease that they will be nurtured during this trying ordeal. Much of what a caregiver can do is termed palliative care which is defined as any type of symptom management care that improves the quality of life of the cancer patient.

During treatment, it is also important to meet the patient’s nutritional needs. Those undergoing treatment are often not able to shop for and prepare nutritious meals for themselves. Our aides can do both. Our aides are trained to adhere to special dietary regimens and doctor’s or a nutritionist’s orders. They are flexible and caring and will make sure your loved one is fed square meals during the shifts they will be with them.

Cancer patients often do not have the strength to perform the activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing and grooming. Our aides are skilled in personal care. Cancer patients also often have a list of medications they must take. Our aides on site will remind the patient that they must take their prescriptions. The home health aide also makes sure that the environment is clean by doing light housekeeping and laundry. They are also available to run errands for the patient as needed for their care.

Finally, those undergoing treatment for cancer often do not have the energy to participate in the normal activities they used to. As such, they often feel isolated and alone. Our cancer caregivers provide company and companionship when your loved one cannot get out. They can act as a bridge to the outside world. They can also accompany the client to special occasions as the opportunity and need arises. Of course, they will escort the patient to any appointment to medical and healthcare professionals.

Caring for the Patient with Cancer at Home

More and more cancer patients are opting for ending their lives in the comfortable surroundings of their home. This is especially the case for the elderly who are often too frail to be moved successfully. David York Agency in-home care providers are able to focus specifically on providing relief involved with cancer care. They are monitored by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who understand how to treat the specific cancer symptoms and improve the quality of the remaining years of life.

When home healthcare becomes necessary, David York Agency provides skilled home health aide services for the elderly and infirm in their home. A nurse is always available and would be happy to discuss your case with you.

No matter what level of service you need, we’re available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Sometimes the cost of the services can be covered by private medical insurance or Medicare depending on the physician’s orders. Often long term care insurance will pay for a home health aide when the patient is unable to perform activities of daily living.

Your Trusted Source for In-Home Care and Support for Cancer Patients

When you are faced with the challenge of finding the best in-home care provider in northern New Jersey to help care for the emotional and physical well-being of someone you love, maybe your mom or dad, you will want to be confident that you are making the right choice.

At David York Home Healthcare Agency, extraordinary service is what sets us apart from other companies who provide in home health care services. Whatever your care needs, we are there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations.

We provide our home care, senior care, dementia care and specialized in-home care services throughout the northern New Jersey counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union, including the towns of Franklin Lakes, Paramus, Ridgewood, Livingston, Verona, Secaucus, Morristown, Berkeley Heights, Cranford and Springfield. For a complete list of areas where we provide in-home care and support services for seniors, elderly adults and people of all ages, please visit our Service Areas page.