DEAN Foundation: Compassionate Palliative Care in Chennai

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DEAN Foundation

We cater to that vulnerable, marginalised section of society that cannot speak or defend for itself - mainly the destitute, the homeless and afflicted women and children; those living below the poverty line will receive priority of admission and free treatment.

We care for those suffering from terminal, irreversible advanced, incurable - both malignant and non-malignant diseases like Cancer, AIDS, etc. in the city and surrounding districts of Chennai, Kanchipuram Block and Karamadai Block, Coimbatore, in the State of Tamil Nadu, India, with no access to Palliative Care.

Our Vision

To create a robust environment that facilitates, nurtures and assists those with core competencies, in the provision of Hospice and Palliative Care services; to address unique challenges and opportunities; and to develop and sustain outstanding research and academic activity, political engagement and service delivery.

Our Mission

To care for the elderly and those who are suffering from irreversible diseases like Cancer, AIDS, End-stage Diabetes, Neurological, Kidney diseases, etc. irrespective of age, sex, religion or economic background
To relieve Total Pain by anticipating, preventing and treating suffering
To help find meaning in the midst of life's struggles in an unconditional, non-judgmental environment
To enhance the quality of life
To support the family during illness and in their bereavement

Our Goals

To relieve the suffering of patients and their families by the comprehensive assessment and treatment of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual symptoms experienced by patients.
To reach those in the remotest of areas needing Palliative Care through networking and creating awareness thereby increasing referrals.
To empower the Patient and family by helping them to choose to die in their home and allow them to keep some sense of control over their lives, thus providing a more comfortable setting in which to die, and saving on hospital costs.
To offer a wide range of Complementary Therapies like Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Acupressure, etc. as an additional option to conventional medicines to ease the effect of chronic illness.
To prepare the family to face the impending loss of their loved one and assist them through their grief, guilt or regret, during the time of bereavement.
To be an oasis of support for the ailing and the needy.
To ease emotional pain, wipe tears and restore the resolve to live, by finding new meaning and purpose.
To recruit more people and inspire them to lead by example, to make a difference in peoples lives, through disasters, calamities and personal loss, and thereby build a compassionate, caring, supportive and healthy community.

Our Values

Person-centered care
Compassion and Professionalism
Respect and Dignity
Accountability and Commitment
Fiscal and Social Responsibility
Equity, Diversity and Teamwork

Our Purpose