Changes in patients' health status pertaining to home safety, psychological or cognitive issues, patient and/or caregiver stress, or additional and increasing care needs signal the need for social work assistance. Providence social workers can provide:
Resources for hiring in-home assistance
Referrals to aging services and public assistance when needed
Help with community resources
Assistance with financial and legal concerns
Advice on probate issues, such as wills or trusts
Medicaid/Medicare and supplemental insurance information
Our social work team:
Offer emotionally supportive counseling
Provide conflict resolution
Teach positive coping skills and mechanisms (i.e. relaxation techniques and goal setting)
Engage in family/team interventions
Network with a host of community resources and support groups
Enlist help of other Home Health specialists as part of the care team when needed
Provide resources for additional in-home assistance, placement options and financial concern
