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End-of-Life
Care
The underlying concept for the design is the notion that
people in general, and at the end of their life in particular, prefer to
be in a "homeish," pleasant, warm and welcoming environment . . .
The
home could be there own, or a family's home; even if it is a nursing home
or medical institution, a small place, with personal attention, where they
can find peace and serenity is preferred. The design is simple and uses
symbols universally recognized by people... a home with a white picket
fence and a path, sunshine, rainbow, flowers. The image comes clearly
across, and feeling created by the design and the colors is one of love,
spiritual hope, and optimism. |
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Principal Investigator:
Mary Ellen Foti, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry University of Massachusetts Medical School, and
Area Medical Director, Metro Suburban Area, MA Department of Mental Health
Mailing address:
Westborough State Hospital
P.O. Box 288 - Lyman Street
Westborough, MA 01581
Email:
maryellen.foti@dmh.state.ma.us
Web site:
www.promotingexcellence.org/mentalillness
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This information is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. End-of-Life Care for Persons with Serious Mental Illness is a multi-faceted project supported by a grant from Promoting Excellence In End-of-Life Care, A National Program Office of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Visit the main Web site at www.promotingexcellence.org/mentalillness/
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