All of these programs are designed to boost the spirits of our patients as well as assist with pain and stress management. We currently offer 7 complementary therapies R alph Maples, a patient at Nathan Adelson Hospice, enjoys a visit from K-9 Therapist Tina Keith and her English Mastiff, Fluffy. Nathan Adelson Hospice currently has over 22 certified therapy dogs and the number is growing each day. Please contact our organization if you have a dog that would make a good pet therapist. Each inpatient unit facility at Nathan Adelson Hospice offers a music, video, and books on tape library.
Musicians also come to our in-patient units to play for our patients and their families.
Music can be used in conjunction with medications to alleviate pain, elevate the patient's mood, counteract depression, induce sleep, decrease fear, help calm and lessen tension. Aromatherapy Essential oils and aromatic diffusers are used to make a difference in the quality of life for our patients. Aromatherapy is administered by trained nurses and volunteers in order to help a patient sleep or to bring about memories or help with depression. The gentle soothing sounds of water from tabletop waterfalls are available to each patient in order to aide in the comfort and serenity of our facility. It has a 6 jet spa tub that allows the patient to relax in a swirling pool of warm water.