Customized, person-centered care offering
integrates with medical and family care teams to enhance safety,
improve quality of life
TEMPE,
Ariz., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
SYNERGY® HomeCare, the nation's fastest growing home care
franchise, an Entrepreneur 500 ranked enterprise
and a Top 50 Franchise according to Franchise Business
Review, today announced its latest specialized care program for
individuals living with cancer and their families. SYNERGY
HomeCare's Cancer Care program provides tailored support at every
stage of the cancer journey so patients and their families can
experience an enhanced quality of life in their own
surroundings.
The 40% who will develop cancer during
their lives, and their families, need tailored home care during the
journey.
The National Cancer Institute reports that 40 percent of
Americans will develop cancer at some point in their lives. "While
that is a truly sobering statistic, it also represents a tremendous
opportunity to help a significant number of people by introducing
home care into the extended cancer care team structure," said
Rich Paul, Chief Partnership Officer
for SYNERGY HomeCare. "As a relatively new industry, non-medical
home care is not always top of mind when thinking about how to
support someone with cancer so we are committed to letting people
know about the benefits home care can provide to people living with
cancer and their families."
This innovative approach to care has many benefits, from reduced
hospital readmission, reduced incidence of falls and increased
medication and follow-up appointment adherence, plus improved
satisfaction and quality of life throughout the cancer journey.
Care coordination with family members and the extended care team
also provides invaluable peace of mind that an experienced
caregiver is providing a high level of care and attentiveness
commensurate with the complex care needs of a person living with
cancer.
SYNERGY HomeCare's Cancer Care program includes a specially
designed resource guide for family caregivers called "Navigating
the Cancer Journey: Support for the Patient and Family." The
comprehensive guide delivers actionable information for managing
the complex cancer care journey. SYNERGY HomeCare worked with
five-time cancer survivor Bill C.
Potts to create the guide, which outlines and explains what
to do after a cancer diagnosis, types of treatment and how to
manage their side effects, how to maximize safety for a person
living with cancer and the ins and outs of cancer care
coordination.
Potts, an entrepreneur, business leader and IRONMAN triathlete,
has waged a 20-year battle against the disease. He is the author of
"Up For the Fight: How to Advocate For Yourself As You Battle
Cancer From a Five-Time Survivor."
Central to SYNERGY HomeCare's Cancer Care program is the concept
of an extended and integrated cancer care team, which consists of
medical professionals, non-medical home care professionals, family,
friends and community resources.
Family, friends and professional non-medical caregivers are the
main providers of care for people with cancer, offering invaluable
support for a loved one during appointments, treatments and while
at home. Companions can provide assistance and support with light
housekeeping, meal preparation, and even walking the family dog.
They can also ensure the home is free from safety hazards from
reducing slips and falls to preventing illness from others, food or
germy surfaces. Family, friends and professional caregivers can
help with coordinating appointments and transportation.
Professional caregivers can also provide families with respite care
which helps the family care team to stay strong throughout the
journey.
"A cancer diagnosis will change not only your life but the lives
of the family and friends who support your loved one," said Potts.
"You and your family are not alone, though. Fighting cancer is a
team effort and there are many people and organizations who can
support you and be a part of your team, including professional
caregivers with an agency like SYNERGY HomeCare. It is important
that you build a team for your loved one that can help them focus
on what is most important, their health, while providing resources
so your family can be at their best," he continued.
Visit SYNERGYHomeCare.com/cancer-care to download a free copy of
"Navigating the Cancer Journey: Support for the Patient and
Family." For more information about incorporating a SYNERGY
HomeCare caregiver into your cancer care team, visit
https://synergyhomecare.com/home-care-services/.
ABOUT SYNERGY HOMECARE - The Leading Home Care
Provider
SYNERGY HomeCare is the fastest-growing national franchisor in
the home care industry with over 220 franchises operating in more
than 500 locations across the U.S. In its
25th year, the company provides a broad range of
non-medical in-home services including personal care, companion
care, memory care and specialized care for individuals who are
living with physical or developmental disabilities, chronic health
conditions or recovering from illness or surgery. No matter what
each person's circumstances are, SYNERGY HomeCare steps in with
effective, comforting, life-affirming care that moves people
emotionally and physically forward. For more information visit
SYNERGYHomeCare.com or find an in-home care location near you.
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