Living Well Program for Those Under
Curative Care
The Living Well Program is a volunteer based, non-clinical case management service for those individuals with a life limiting illness who wish to improve their quality of life. It is designed to meet the needs of the individual whose life expectancy in one year or less and would benefit from assistance in managing home life as their disease progresses.Individual's receiving Living Well services could concurrently be undertaking curative medical treatments.
Services are provided in the individual's place of residence and includes the involvement of family members participating in their care.
A Volunteer Coordinator will serve as the case manager and the services provided will be guided by an Interdisciplinary Care Team upon admission and monthly thereafter, while the client is on service.
Services are intended to provide support that is both proactive and reactive. Specially trained, experienced and caring volunteers are available to provide friendship, emotional support, light housekeeping, food preparation, errands, and short, daytime, respite "breaks" for the caregiver. A bereavement coordinator is available to help the client and family/caregivers with grief and loss during the client's participation in the program and up to one year after death.
A chaplain is available for emotional and spiritual support, as needed. A Social Worker is available for one introductory and one follow-up visit to review community resource options and methods to access them.
Services do not include clinical nursing care or medical supervision.
How is the Living Well Program different from our Hospice Program?
The Living Well program and our Hospice program both offer services to individuals with life limiting illnesses and their families.
Living Well is uniquely different in that it offers services to individuals who are receiving curative treatment, who have an estimated prognosis of one year or less, and who are having difficulty coping with their illness and/or impending death.
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To learn more about The Living Well Through Life's Transitions Program, or to make a referral, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at:
(207) 289-3640
(866) 621-7600 (toll free)
or email us.
(207) 289-3640
(866) 621-7600 (toll free)
or email us.
What type of service does this program offer?
Living Well offers specially trained, experienced, and caring volunteers to provide friendship, emotional support, light housekeeping, food preparation, errands, and short daytime respite "breaks" for the caregiver.
Our Volunteer Coordinator serves as the case manager. A visit from our Social Worker and Pastoral Coordinator are also available. Services are guided by an Interdisciplinary Care Team upon admission and monthly thereafter while the client is on service.
I have a terminal illness but am still seeking treatment; am I eligible for this type of support?
Yes. Individuals receiving Living Well services can concurrently undertake curative medical treatments.
Where is the volunteer support provided?
Services are provided in the individual's residence and includes the involvement of family members participating in the person's care.
How is the Living Well Program different from regular hospice services?
The Living Well Program is unique because it provides services to people who are receiving curative treatment, who have an estimated prognosis of one year or less, and who are having difficulty coping with their illness.
Living Well offers specially trained, experienced, and caring volunteers to provide friendship, emotional support, light housekeeping, food preparation, errands, and short daytime respite "breaks" for the caregiver.
Our Volunteer Coordinator serves as the case manager. A visit from our Social Worker and Pastoral Coordinator are also available. Services are guided by an Interdisciplinary Care Team upon admission and monthly thereafter while the client is on service.
I have a terminal illness but am still seeking treatment; am I eligible for this type of support?
Yes. Individuals receiving Living Well services can concurrently undertake curative medical treatments.
Where is the volunteer support provided?
Services are provided in the individual's residence and includes the involvement of family members participating in the person's care.
How is the Living Well Program different from regular hospice services?
The Living Well Program is unique because it provides services to people who are receiving curative treatment, who have an estimated prognosis of one year or less, and who are having difficulty coping with their illness.