Cancer Home Care Pasadena

Cancer patients often require a variety of healthcare services, something that can quickly become overwhelming. Kinkaid Private Care is able to relieve a great deal of that stress. Once the oncologist has created a care plan, Kinkaid Private Care will coordinate the prescribed services for seamless cancer care at home. 

Cancer home care services may include:

• Skilled nursing care. RNs and LPNs who have advanced training in cancer care will provide the bulk of the in-home nursing care. Nursing services that relieve the symptoms associated with cancer treatment may include:

• Medication management
• Post-operative care
• IV treatments
• Wound care
• Lab draws
• Pain control
• Ostomy care
• Monitoring of infections

• Physical therapy.  A physical therapist can help improve mobility, balance, range of motion, and to regain muscle strength and flexibility.
• Concierge services.  Holistic therapies enhance the healing process as well as aid in relaxation and stress reduction. These might include guided meditation, acupuncture, massage therapy, and IV vitamin therapy.
• Nutrition and exercise. Healthy lifestyle choices can have positive effects on a cancer patient’s quality of life. With the doctor’s guidance, our home healthcare staff can assist patients with light exercise and nutritious meal planning and preparation.
• Occupational therapy.  The occupational therapist helps patients regain the ability to perform daily tasks, such as eating, dressing yourself, and bathing.
• Home health aides.  Home health aides provide assistance with personal care and hygiene tasks like toileting, getting in and out of bed, walking, eating, and bathing.

Other services. Case management coordinates a variety of services. These might include lab services, respiratory therapists, and transportation to medical and dental appointments. They can request clergy visits, house cleaning services, meal deliveries, and home delivered pharmacy services.