Program Descriptions
From diagnosis through end-of-life and beyond, Ryan House will provide a comprehensive program of family-centered care including medical, psychological, social and spiritual support services and therapies. With a skilled, dedicated staff providing hands-on care, families will be able to focus on enjoying life and one another.
Respite Care
Ryan House will provide planned and unscheduled respite care designed to give families a much needed break from the round-the-clock needs of their children. The child will have a comfortable away-from-home experience, which is one way of normalizing the life of the child and family. Up to 28 days a year of respite care will be available to Ryan House families - at no cost to them.
Hospice Care
Ryan House will provide families with supportive assistance in anticipation of imminent death. The family’s wishes will be paramount, and this end-of-life support will be consistent with clinical, cultural, and ethical standards. Ryan House will provide bereavement support in addition to assistance with advanced care planning, care coordination, and referrals for funeral planning. There will be no limit to the length of a stay at end-of-life.
Bereavement Care
We know that sharing in life’s journey may mean preparing for that journey’s end. Because of this, we offer both end-of-life and bereavement support for as long as it’s needed, helping families value the time they have shared and assisting their transition to the future.
Quality-of-Life Services
When children and families stay at Ryan House, services and activities will be offered to enhance the experience and strengthen relationships. All planning and care will be family driven and family focused. These services and activities include:
- Art, music, recreation and pet therapies
- Massage and sensory therapies
- Outside play area and meditation garden
- Library, videos, computers, games, toys
- Advocacy and consultation
- Flexible and timely emotional and spiritual support