Ryan House 2023 Annual Report

Respite Care Respite care is a gift of time; short-term overnight stays that help a family take breaks from the stress of 24/7 home care.

Palliative Care Palliative care aims to holistically identify and alleviate the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional pain for both the child and the family, enhance quality of life and minimize suffering. Pediatric End-of-Life Care Families with a child facing end-of-life receive supportive planning and compassionate care consistent with clinical, cultural, and ethical standards. Grief and Bereavement Support We offer Sibling Bridges of Support and Hope, family counseling through various programs, a memorial wall, an annual community event to honor children who have died, and Treasured Memories boxes to families that are filled with special keepsakes. Life-Enhancing Therapeutic Activities Certified child life specialist, certified music therapist and trained volunteers provide activities that address the isolation, pain, and fear children and siblings face with diagnosis and improve quality of life.

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