Palliative Resources
Palliative Resources
Helpful Websites
- Palliative provider directory
- Information about palliative care
- handouts for patients and family
- Clinical training courses on palliative care content
Pain Management
Clearway Pain Solutions
(850) 753-8075
ClearwayPain.com
Complete Pain Care
(410) 777-8971
CompletePain.com
Baltimore Pain Management Center
(410) 682-5040
BaltimorePain.com
Sports and Spine Pain Management
(410) 942-0620
SASPainManagement.com
UMROI
(410) 448-6824
UMMS.org/rehab
Local Palliative Care
Hospice of the Chesapeake-Palliative Program
Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, PG
Palliative Medicine Consultants
Locations in Rockville, Silver Spring, Laurel and Telemed
Talbot Hospice - Palliative Program
Talbot and surrounding counties
Gilchrist Palliative Care
Anne Arundel and Bowie only
Carelon
*does not prescribe
Telehealth everywhere in MD
Ennoble Care
In-home palliative; many counties in MD
ChristianaCare Supportive & Palliative Care at Elkton
Telehealth and in-person, Cecil County & some Hartford
St. Joseph Palliative Program
Will see any patient in any county
Baltimore Veteran Affairs (VA)
*does not prescribe
(410) 605-7000 x55481
Aging & Geriatrics
Aging and Geriatrics
The following outside websites also have helpful information on aging and geriatrics:
- AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
- Alzheimer's Association
- American Geriatrics Society
- Baltimore City Health Department: Aging Services
- Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: Housing Resources for Seniors/Maryland
- Maryland Department of Aging
- Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Programs
- Medicare Website
- National Institute on Aging: News and health information
- The Gerontological Society of America
The following outside websites have helpful information on helping at a difficult time:
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
"Grief is a journey we must each take in our own way and time."
Decisions, Decisions...
- Do we want to put up decorations or send cards?
- Will we exchange gifts?
- Are there new ways to honor our loved one during the holidays?
- Will we attend religious services?
- Do we plan to attend or host a holiday dinner?
- Who do we want to spend this special time with?
"When we lose a parent, we grieve the loss of our past; when we lose a spouse, we grieve the loss of our present; and when we lose a child, we grieve the loss of our future."
The Weight of Grief
It's normal to feel some dread, fear, and increased grief as holidays approach. Pushing ourselves to do more than we have the energy to do to keep the peace can lead to exhaustion and emotional fatigue. Don't be surprised if feelings of envy or jealousy arise by seeing what others have.
Coping Skills
Ways to remember our loved ones and care for ourselves:
- Take time to connect with other individuals through grief groups and social events.
- Actively ask for and accept help.
- Do something in their memory — volunteer, donate, go to a special dinner, or send cards.
- Make healthy choices for yourself — eat right, exercise, and participate in activities you enjoy.
- Don't judge your feelings — they are simply that, feelings, and are neither right nor wrong.
- Create a scrapbook or journal about the person.
- Focus on setting small goals and solving immediate problems.
- Acknowledge you are in the grieving process.
- Give yourself grace. It is okay to do some things differently this year. Traditions can survive a break.