Daughters of Israel offers hospice services and palliative care for residents who have a terminal diagnosis. Partnering with leading area hospice centers, this program emphasizes pain control and emotional support for both the resident and family. Hospice specialists provide care, services and referrals in conjunction with the Daughters of Israel medical and nursing staff.

The hospice professionals include nurses, case managers, social workers, clergy, counselors, aides and volunteers. In addition to the skilled nursing care provided at the Home, specialized hospice services include pain management, psychosocial support, spiritual and bereavement counseling in either individual or group settings, assistance with personal care needs, nutritional guidance, music therapy, art and massage, and respite care for family members.

Innovative Treatments and Technology

Daughters of Israel is one of the few facilities in the region to offer the specialized Accelerated Care Plus (ACP) modality program. ACP's pain management techniques – which incorporates the use of Electrotherapy, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Short-Wave Diathermy and Infrared Therapy – helps to improve patient outcomes and optimize functionality gains. In addition, the modalities introduce new treatment options for patients with more medically complex conditions.

Residents and patients coping with a wide range of conditions and disorders may benefit from our pain management program. Our specialists utilize the latest equipment and innovative procedures to diagnose and treat pain according to individualized needs.

Our program includes treatment for:

• Back and neck pain
• Chronic abdominal pain and pelvic pain
• Complex regional pain syndrome
• Muscle and joint pain
• Disorders of the nervous system
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Osteoporosis and arthritis
• Spinal cord injuries

In-house treatment and pain management techniques include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, cold and heat therapy, as well as physical therapy and psychological support