Dignity in life runs so much better than most people realise. I think we all recognise we can have more, that we could have more. Who runs this amazing service? Dignity in life runs by Dignity in life Ltd. Mrs Samantha Jane Elliott, nominated person.
Dementia, learning disabilities, mental illness, sensory impairment, emotional disability, caring for an adult with a learning disability and caring for an older person who is terminally-ill are all covered by the services of Dignity in life. These are some of the issues that help to explain why there is so much support provided to such people and why we feel it is our duty to ensure they are given every possible support in their time of need. If we didn't do something for these people at the end of their lives, on the day they go home and die, there would be a huge vacuum at the end of their lives, which would lead to many other people suffering and dying unnecessarily. Dignity in life to take care of those that need us at the end of their lives - we are a part of that equation.
One of the ways we can improve the quality of Dignity in life, and that of Dementia and terminal illness support, is through the establishment of palliative care and Dignity in life. Palliative care is a term that is loosely applied to the treatment of patients who are dying of causes that are not terminal. It provides a dignified life support to those who are dying and want to be in the same situation as those who have passed on, where death is seen as a cleansing process. Some of the common treatments under palliative care include physical therapies, drug regimens, breathing techniques, and social interactions.
Dignity in life also includes the encouragement of quality of life, by ensuring people maintain dignity at the end of their lives. This may mean assisting people to dress according to their culture and norms, including the expectation that one is able to eat according to their preferences, sleep according to the wish and comfort of the patient, and be able to relax in privacy. The right food is considered sacred, with no additions or subtractions. It is understood that one should not expect anything more from life than what they are willing to give. There is an emphasis on maintaining a sense of dignity after death.
There are several issues involved in Dignity in life and palliative care. One is making sure that the person receiving end-of-life care understands the process and that the end does not come as a shock. Another is that the people who receive this kind of care need constant communication with the people who are caring for them. It is imperative that they have a sense of dignity, so that they can accept what is offered to them and not feel ashamed or demeaned. This can work in conjunction with the curative process being used.
Dignity in life and palliative care are important ways to ensure that people are cared for properly at the end of their lives. These can be provided by professionals who work with the family and the patients, or it can be provided by a support group for families and friends. This support group should include people of the same beliefs and values as the people caring for the patient, so that they can offer the same kinds of encouragement to the patient that they would receive if they themselves were in the same situation. For this reason, Dignity in life and palliative care are often used together.