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 people’s 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
Keywords: Rural healthcare services, Palliative care, Hospice care, Pediatric Palliative Care, End-of-life care, Symptom management, Holistic support, Emotional counseling, Family training, Patient dignity.
