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Hospice Social Work in a Pandemic

Hope Hospice

In honor of Social Work Appreciation Month this March, we celebrate our wonderful social work team. Social work visits, though certainly essential to the hospice experience, are not classified as medically essential in these COVID-19 times. Click here to learn more about the role of social work in hospice.

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Why You Should Start Hospice Sooner Than Later

Hope Hospice

But the decision is also empowering, because an array of supportive care and assistance becomes available to both the patient and family. Hope’s hospice program also provides: Social workers to assist with medical paperwork and resources. Home health aides for personal care. Grief support. Accepting Grief.

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What Are The Four Levels of Hospice Care?

Seasons Hospice

In most cases, hospice care is provided by a team of trained professionals that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. What Is The Goal Of Hospice Care. There are a couple of goals of hospice care, and they are all geared toward making the patient as comfortable as possible.