In hospice, a licensed medical social worker (LMSW) has special training in end-of-life care. Hospice social workers may help a family fill out medical paperwork, or arrange homemaker services for a hospice patient and spouse living alone. A social worker will know of community services ...
As I mentioned earlier on this page, hospice does not provide 24/7 care around the clock, nor does it provide shift care. If the family feels they must hire a companion for the patient for any portion of the day, they are free to do so privately. The hospice’s social worker can he...
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Our family would like to express our gratitude to the Alpha Omega Hospice staff: the aides, the nurses, the social worker and the chaplain for the loving care shown to our Mother. Her journey at the end of life was peaceful thanks to their wonderful care. Thank you!
Hospice vs. Palliative Care Hospice care is a type of palliative care -- which is care that focuses on comfort and quality of life for someone with a serious illness. All palliative care aims to match your care with your preferences for how to live your life. It provides medical, social,...
Care plans may include medical care, pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support. We also support families and caregivers, so they can give their aging parent or loved one the best quality of life possible as they near the end of their life. The hospice team is ...
Social worker Spiritual care counselor Home health aides Expressive therapists Trained volunteers Bereavement counselor 24/7 access to request assistance Clinicians with comprehensive hospice training Contact Us Myths vs. facts about hospice care Hospice care is often misunderstood. Some of the common myths...
Medical Social Worker Allow our professionals to help coordinate your loved one’s hospice care plan and oversee the other aspects of their care. Click Here Spiritual Support We have counselors who can provide your loved one and your family with the spiritual support you need during this difficult...
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