Social Work – Guiding Your Journey
Social workers are an integral part of the Hospice interdisciplinary team – collaborating to support your loved one and assist family and caregivers through this difficult time..
Social Work Services
- Advocate for patients and families
- Provide emotional support, guidance and encouragement
- Navigate today’s complex healthcare system
- Facilitate patient/family meetings
- Refer and connect to community resources such as private-hire aides/home care agencies, assisted living facilities, long-term care/skilled nursing homes, etc. (i.e. Lifeline, Meals on Wheels, etc.):
- Educate about healthcare choices, Advance Care Planning and assist with completing Advance Directives (NYS Healthcare Proxy, DNR, MOLST, POA)
- Assist with insurance and completing the Medicaid application
- Assist with nursing home application
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