One of the special support services that Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC, offers is consultations and advice from a licensed social worker. Many of our patients experience extreme challenges, including intense pain, a sudden onset of anxiety or depression, or negative reactions to certain types of treatment, like chemotherapy or dialysis. This can make it harder to work, and many people must miss multiple workdays or reduce their hours.
We see many families who are facing financial hardship, even with insurance coverage for medical care. When the primary breadwinner, or someone who is contributing financially, can no longer work or contribute as they used to due to their condition, there is an added weight and stress.
The guidance and advice of a licensed social worker can help ease these financial burdens for you and your family. A social worker can help you manage the monetary and emotional stressors you’re facing, provide information to help you make critical end-of-life planning decisions, and understand your treatment plan and how to advocate for yourself. We can connect you to social services in your community and find financial assistance as needed. Call us today for a personalized consultation with our licensed social worker.
Licensed Social Worker Support For Palliative Care Patients
Social workers who specialize in helping palliative care patients and their families can help you understand your legal rights and protections. They may also help you work with your employer to assert your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) so you can protect your job and still attend all your medical appointments.
We also bring our depth of knowledge about available resources, from financial assistance paying for rent or utilities to childcare if you need help working or attending medical appointments.
Palliative and hospice care social work helps honor the dignity and wishes of people with serious and terminal illnesses. We help you and your family determine your care goals, note areas where you need practical support, and set reasonable expectations. We know that you’re facing unprecedented stress and challenges; we’re here to walk beside you at each stage.
Key Services Provided By Palliative Care Social Workers
We take a biophysical approach to working with palliative or hospice care patients. We focus on the abilities of your family and caregivers to provide physical, emotional, and practical support and identify areas where outside assistance can improve your quality of life.
Some of the services a social worker from Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care provides include:
- Therapy or counseling for patients and their families, including suicide risk and awareness
- Psycho-social insight to help you develop healthy coping skills, information about hospice care philosophy, and non-medical symptom management strategies
- Community outreach assistance, helping you find financial assistance programs near you and other practical support
- Discharge planning, care coordination, and helping you navigate the insurance and health care systems
- Education about caregiver support
- Facilitating advanced directive planning
- Conflict mediation and crisis intervention
Social Worker Support For Hospice Care
If you’re facing a serious illness diagnosis or considering palliative or hospice care services, call Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC. We have a licensed social worker on staff who can guide you and offer practical assistance in many areas of your life. We do it because we C.A.R.E.