We provide care to the patient in totality as well as the entire family unit, not just the disease. In order to accomplish this, we employ skilled practitioners from many different disciplines to support you, your family, and your caregiver(s). We develop a plan of care that is specific to your needs and work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) assigned to your case. We have staff who have the highest levels of certification available in this specialized field. All are available to make home visits as needed.

• Medical Doctors (MDs) – One of our medical directors will collaborate with your own physician on an ongoing basis to insure continuity and quality on all medical issues. They are experts in end-stage diseases. Suzana Makowski, M.D., our medical director, is the only fellowship-trained, board-certified palliative care specialist on Cape Cod, one of only 500 who are both fellowship-trained and board -certified in the country.
   
• Nurses – Licensed Registered and Practical Nurses (RNs/ LPNs) specialize in pain and symptom management and provide a wide range of skilled nursing care, including monitoring your condition and managing medications and treatments. They are available for consultation and home visits 24 hours a day, with full access to your electronic medical chart to answer your questions. To speak with a nurse right now, call 508-957-0200, and one will get back to you promptly.
   
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) – Provide hands-on assistance, training and support to your caregiver(s) and assist with your personal care needs as well as household tasks such as laundry, preparation of a small meal, etc. This support will allow you and your caregiver better quality of time together.
   
• Social Workers – Provide counseling, support and resources for the emotional concerns of patients and families at what is often a time of great change and challenge.
   
• Spiritual counselors – Work together with you and, if you like, your clergy of choice, to provide spiritual counseling and comfort as you so choose.
   
• Volunteers – Specially selected and trained to provide companionship and enhance support to patients and families.

• Other medical professionals - as needed, including physical therapists, pharmacists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, dietions, etc.