An occupational therapist can assess what assistive aids are necessary for safety and mobility, such as guard rails for beds.
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Services/Needs |
Death Doula |
PSW |
Companion |
Dietician |
Palliative Nurse |
Family Doctor |
Family members |
Meal Service |
Cleaning Service |
Driving service[1] |
Spiritual leader |
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Getting in and out of bed |
|
x |
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|
x |
|
x |
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Dressing |
|
x |
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|
x |
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Grooming |
x |
x |
x |
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|
|
x |
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Toileting |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
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Eating |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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|
x |
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|
|
|
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Walking |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
|
x |
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|
|
|
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Getting out of chair |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
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|
|
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Preparing Meals |
x |
x |
x |
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|
|
x |
x |
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|
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Doing laundry |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
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Light housework |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
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Shopping |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
|
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Transportation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
x |
|
|
x |
|
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Using telephone |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
|
x |
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|
|
|
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Managing money |
|
|
|
|
|
|
x |
|
|
|
|
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Administering medications[2] |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
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|
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Exercise |
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
|
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Social Events |
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
x |
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Making and attending medical appointments |
|
|
|
|
|
x |
x |
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Emotional/Spiritual |
x |
x |
x |
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|
|
x |
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|
x |