PAIN MANAGEMENT
Olympia Hospice offers comprehensive and individualized pain management services for patients suffering from terminal illnesses. As one of the most reliable hospice providers in Los Angeles, we carry out our ethical responsibility to reduce pain and suffering. Being compassionate patient advocates, Olympia Hospice guarantees access to effective pain relief interventions wherever a patient calls home. We believe that an effective pain management strategy improves the quality of life. Chronic pain that is common among terminally ill patients causes not only physical pain but also emotional and psychological distress.
We use pain medications in conjunction with other end-of-life treatments for more remarkable results. Depending on a patient’s condition, we assist in the correct and safe administration of over-the-counter and prescription pain medications.
Nerve block injections are administered to get rid of pain at the source. Our hospice nurses ensure safe administration to prevent side effects and adverse reactions.
We educate and instruct the patient and family about complementary therapies to alleviate pain. Deep breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, aromatherapy, reflexology, and mindfulness are non-pharmacological strategies that help people manage pain and cope with a terminal condition.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation relieves pain by delivering gentle electric pulsing to areas that experience pain. Along with heat and cold therapy to ease mild to moderate pain.