Helping the staff

Some relatives find it helpful to aid in their loved ones care by brushing their teeth,massaging or moisturizing their hands and feet. This will depend on how ill the patient is and may not always be possible. If you want to help in this way, ask the staff.

You should choose a family member to be the main contact. Staff can tell the main contact information about how the patient is doing and they can pass that information along to other family members. This will save time for staff and relatives.

Remember that even if patients can't speak they may be able to write or spell out words by pointing to letters, numbers and common words you have written on a piece of paper.