Cancer Care

Cancer Care for the Elderly in Tbilisi

A cancer diagnosis in an elderly person changes the entire approach to care. Age-related issues are compounded by treatment side effects, pain, weakness, and loss of appetite. Families often struggle to manage such care alone — it requires medical knowledge and round-the-clock presence.

Source of Life nursing home in Tbilisi provides cancer care for elderly patients at different stages: during treatment, recovery after chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and palliative care.

Key Aspects of Cancer Care

Caring for an elderly person with cancer differs from standard geriatric care in several critical ways:

• Pain management — pain is monitored continuously, with medications administered strictly according to the prescribed schedule, without gaps.
• Treatment side effects — chemotherapy and radiation often cause nausea, weakness, hair loss, and weakened immunity, requiring special attention.
• Nutrition — meals are small, frequent, and calorie-dense, with fluid intake carefully monitored.
• Infection prevention — strict hygiene and protective measures are essential due to reduced immunity.
• Skin care and pressure sore prevention — with frailty and prolonged bed rest, the risk of bedsores is high, so prevention begins on day one.

Psychological Support

A cancer diagnosis places a heavy burden on mental health. Anxiety, fear, and depression affect both the patient and their family. Our staff maintain a warm, calm atmosphere, and psychological support is available when needed — emotional well-being directly affects treatment tolerance and quality of life.

Medical Supervision

At Source of Life, cancer care is provided under the supervision of medical professionals. Vital signs, post-procedure condition, and medication adherence are closely monitored. If the patient's condition deteriorates, staff respond immediately and coordinate with the patient's attending physicians.

Why Choose a Nursing Home Over Home Care

Providing round-the-clock pain control, sterile procedures, and constant observation at home is extremely difficult. At our nursing home, care is continuous, medical staff are always present, and families can preserve their energy for quality time with their loved one rather than exhausting themselves with around-the-clock caregiving.

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