Hospice is comfort, peace and love. Providing the upmost compassionate care to patients during this special season of their lives, involves specialized care for each patient. Auburn Crest Hospice prides itself on the specific care they can offer each patient and family. Alternative therapies are one way Auburn Crest provides focused care to fit the needs of the patient.
Once people choose hospice, they are forgoing treatment and curative measures. To meet the unique needs of patients, there are other methods of care, so complementary therapies are a significant component of hospice. Auburn Crest Hospice offers; pet therapy, music therapy, Reiki, massage therapy, aroma touch and comfort touch. There is much research to support the benefits of music therapy, especially for older people. For those who are animal lovers, pet therapy can be very healing. Massage therapy is great for pain and relaxation. Reiki treatment is for the improvement of body and mind. Reiki energy allows muscles to relax and increases blood flow. Auburn Crest strives to find comfort remedies to meet the needs of its patients.
Auburn Crest now offers a new alternative therapy, comfort touch, which is nurtures and focuses on the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Its primary intention is to provide comfort by promoting deep relaxation and relief from pain. Comfort touch can enhance the quality of life for anyone in need of a caring touch. The gift of touch is a powerful tool at any age and can be a crucial instrument for people at the end-of-life.