When someone you love has a condition causing pain that is out of control, it can interfere with the way they move, eat, socialize or interact with you. Better management of that pain, and other symptoms, will allow them to more fully participate in their care . . . and their life.

That's where Tidewell Palliative Care can help.

Tidewell Palliative Care differs from hospice care in that it helps your loved one manage the pain, symptoms and stress of disease at any point during an illness, not just when he or she has an advanced illness and is pursuing comfort care. What sets Tidewell Palliative Care apart is that it is able to apply some of the art and science of hospice care to support good pain and symptom management, but through a broader scope.

We employ the same good, solid medical principles of pain control used in hospice care, but for patients who aren’t ready to abandon aggressive treatment. The care offers your loved one a full range of comfort, including expert pain and symptom control, goal-setting, distractions to re-direct their focus, breathing techniques, safe settings in which to have tough conversations and other tools. The goal is to improve the overall sense of well being.

Tidewell Palliative Care is the first community and hospital-based palliative medicine service in our area. We work in partnership with your doctor throughout the course of treatment and services are typically covered by Medicare/Medicaid and most private insurance. Your doctor can arrange a palliative care consultation by contacting Tidewell at (941) 894-1777 or faxing a request to (941) 894-1780.

Consultations can take place almost anywhere, including your home or at a medical facility.