Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, March 22, 2019 BOSTON CITY FC APPOINTS FORMER LIONS MIDFIELDER MICHAEL BUSTAMANTE AS NEW HEAD COACH Manny Brito Added to Technical Team as First Team Assistant by Jim Miller Underutilized Palliative Care Services Can Help Relieve Pain Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about palliative care? My husband suffers from lung disease and is receiving radiation for prostate cancer but is not terminally ill. I’ve heard that palliative care can help him with his pain and discomfort. What can you tell me? Searching Spouse Dear Searching, Palliative care is a very effective service that can help patients relieve the symptoms and stress that often comes with serious illness. But unfortunately, most people don’t know about it, or don’t understand how it can help them. Here’s what you should know. What is Palliative Care? Most people hear the words “palliative care” and think “hospice,” but they are different types of care. Hospice is reserved for when curative treatments have been exhausted and patients have less than six months to live. Palliative care, on the other hand, is a medical specialty that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping and even depression. It can also help patients deal with the side effects of medical treatment. Anyone with a serious illness can benefit from palliative care, including those with cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and more. Palliative care is provided by a team including palliative F OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Thursday, March 14, 2019 - BOSTON, MA - Local player and coaching talent Michael ~ Legal Notice ~ Public Hearing Notice is hereby given in accordance Sections 1-40 of Chapter 82 of the Massachusetts General Laws and Title 12, Chapter 12.12, Section 12.12.050 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere that the Revere City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday evening, April 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber of Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA on the application of Bernard J. Schram, Trustee of the 257 Washington Avenue Realty Trust for the purpose of considering the discontinuance and abandonment of a certain portion of Lincoln Street as illustrated on the petitioner’s plan. A copy of the aforementioned plan is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, Massachusetts, Monday through Thursday from 8:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Friday 8:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. Attest: Ashley E. Melnik City Clerk March 22, March 29 & April 5 Bustamante has been named the new head coach of Boston City FC as the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) club prepares to kick off the 2019 season. Bustamante, 29, returns to Boston City FC having been one of the stars of the club's 2016 inaugural season when he was named to the All-NPSL Team. The Colombian-born midfielder, who was raised in Chelsea, played in every match and was instrumental in helping Boston City reach the playoff s as the team's second-leading scorer with six goals and joint assists leader with four. "Having been a player with Boston City and being a local guy who grew up in this area, the opportunity to take the lead and coach this team holds a great appeal," said Bustamante. "I've always been involved in the local community here, so this is an opportunity to help the growth of soccer in Boston and further my coaching career. "One of the most important things I want to do is bring in BOSTON | SEE PAGE 19 care doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists that work with your doctor to provide an extra layer of support and care. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment. Palliative care teams are trained to help patients understand all their treatment options as well as the quality of life ramifications, so they can make informed decisions about what’s best for them. Often patients assume their doctors will take care of their pain and stress, but most doctors in our specialized medical system have not been well trained in pain and symptom management. That’s why palliative care is invaluable. Palliative care was developed in the United States in the 1990s but only became a formal medical subspecialty in 2008. Today, three-quarters of U.S. hospitals with more than 50 beds have a palliative care program, and 90 percent of hospitals with 300 beds or more offer it. How to Get Care There are around 6 million people in the U.S. that have a need for palliative care, according to the Center to Advance Palliative Care, but most patients don’t know to ask for it. If you feel that a palliative care specialist could help your husband, start by talking to his doctor and ask for a referral. If your doctor isn’t helpful, go to GetPalliativeCare.org, where you can search for a specialist in your area. Palliative care can be provided in in a variety of places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor’s clinics and at your own home. You’ll also be happy to know that most private insurance plans, as well as Medicare and Medicaid, cover palliative care services. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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