Overview of Care Services

You may be symptomatic due to a serious illness such as cancer, heart failure, COPD or emphysema, kidney disease, a  progressive neurological disorder, dementia or debility. You may be experiencing:

• Shortness of breath
• Bone, muscle, nerve, tissue or tumor pain
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Stress, anxiety or depression
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Difficulty sleeping
• Loss of appetite
• Other debilitating symptoms

And, in addition, your quality of life is affected by these issues:

• The side effects of your treatment are debilitating and difficult to manage.
• You often go to the ER or are hospitalized due to uncontrolled pain or other symptoms.
• You have several illnesses that, combined, make your care needs more complex.
• Your condition has worsened and you are confused or worried about the progression of your disease and treatment options.
• You have been released from the hospital or a rehab facility and are having difficulty maintaining your comfort at home.
• You have emotional or spiritual concerns that are affecting your wellbeing.
• Your caregivers are struggling to understand and manage your illness.
• It is physically difficult for you to visit your physician’s office.

A nurse practitioner will evaluate your condition, collaborate with the entire Sincera team–which includes a palliative care physician, RNs, chaplains social worker and volunteers–and create a care plan that fits you. Your primary care provider will continue to manage your overall care. The frequency and level of follow-up care will be determined based on your needs. A majority of services are provided in one of our clinic spaces. If medically necessary, consideration will be made for a home visit.