While hospice care focuses on comfort, physical and occupational therapies can still play a vital role in maintaining mobility, preventing discomfort, and improving quality of life. At Richmed Hospice Services, our Skilled Therapies program is designed to help patients preserve independence and safety — ensuring that every remaining moment is lived with dignity and ease.
What’s Included
- Physical Therapy to reduce pain, enhance comfort, and maintain safe mobility
- Occupational Therapy to support daily activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing
- Speech Therapy to assist with communication and swallowing difficulties
- Gentle range-of-motion exercises and positioning techniques
- Education for caregivers on safe transfer and movement assistance
Benefits for Patients & Families
Therapy helps patients stay comfortable and prevents complications like pressure sores or stiffness. It also empowers caregivers with practical tools to reduce strain and maintain comfort at home.
When to Consider Skilled Therapies
Skilled therapies are ideal for hospice patients experiencing physical decline, muscle stiffness, or difficulty performing routine tasks. Even modest therapy interventions can restore dignity and preserve comfort.
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Our Approach to Every Life We Touch
Every patient’s story is unique, and that’s why our care begins with listening. We take time to understand not just the diagnosis, but the person behind it — their values, their hopes, and the moments that matter most. Through collaboration between nurses, physicians, aides, social workers, and chaplains, we build a plan that honors each individual’s rhythm and routine. It’s not about adding days to life — it’s about adding life to every day.
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