Communication is a crucial aspect of human existence. Losing one’s ability to communicate and express themselves can be a disheartening experience especially if it happens towards the end of one’s life. We have skilled speech therapists that offer speech therapy to such patients and help them communicate effectively. This service targets patients who have oncological, neurological or any other disease that may affect the patient’s communication, swallowing or functions.
We believe that everyone is entitled to a fulfilling life regardless of whether they are seriously ill or not. We also believe that loss of speech is a problem that can be solved and we can do everything possible to assist patients in regaining their ability to speak. We also offer the best alternative ways of communicating. For patients who have difficulty chewing and swallowing food, we have skilled speech therapists who will work with the patient, family and dietician providing diet plans to sustain and hopefully enhance the quality of life.
Our experienced staff will work patiently with a patient until they master the alternative method of communication. They will also encourage and reassure them whenever they are frustrated about the loss of speech. Our staff will also help the family of the patient learn how they can communicate with their dying relative. We have a friendly and understanding staff that is committed to making life as comfortable for the terminally ill as possible. We will weather all the storms with the patient and their family to the end including loss of speech.
Speech therapy is a crucial service in our hospice because of the important role it plays in a patient’s life. It not only enhances their social life and closeness with family but also enables them to make important end of life decisions and also allows the hospice team to provide care according to the patient’s wishes as well as control symptoms.