IN-HOME MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Our Medical Social Services team is dedicated to improving the lives of all senior citizens we work with. We arrange financial, social, and emotional assistance as ordered by clients’ physicians, and we do so with dignity and compassion.
Our home healthcare agency has the experience needed to provide quality services regardless of one’s condition or severity. We’re proud that our leadership team has over five decades of experience in the nursing and therapy industry, and we are dedicated to delivering the highest caliber of quality to our community.
At St. Agatha Home Healthcare, our Medical Social Worker (MSWs) have years of experience in providing quality assistance as well as utilizing the latest adaptive services, monitoring and aids.
Identify people and communities in need of help. Assess clients' needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives, such as illness, divorce, or unemployment.
What Services are Available?
At St. Agatha Home Healthcare, all of our medical social services are provided by experienced and qualified social workers. Our services include but are not limited to:
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Long-term and short-term counseling
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Completing applications for community offerings such as:
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Meals on Wheels
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Medication assistance
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Fuel assistance
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Food stamps
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Assistance with the Medicaid application process
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Renting or purchasing medical equipment for our clients
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Arranging for Medicaid transportation services
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Arranging for private transportation services
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Providing referrals to necessary services or professionals
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Assistance with configuring home lifeline systems
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Coordinating services from multiple agencies
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Providing hospice information
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Coordinating with psychological and physical therapists
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Assistance through times of grieving or crises
How Do Medical Social Services Help Senior Citizens?
Medical social services help senior citizens by condensing multiple interactions with medical staff through one trusted point of contact. Elderly people benefit from these services because they know that they will have someone on their side who completely understands their needs, will advocate in their interest, and will coordinate services with the best outcome in mind.
Senior citizens that need to attend multiple appointments, find new services, or evaluate which provider will be best for them can also get overwhelmed easily. Our role in elderly peoples’ lives is not just to take care of all of this for them, but to also document medical records, costs, and other details as needed. By centralizing the planning, documentation, and execution of medical social services, our clients can rest assured that they are getting the right care at the right time, and that everything is documented and can be billed and covered by insurance at the correct rates.
Finding In-home Healthcare in Anchorage
For many of the senior citizens we work with, the biggest challenge they are faced with after a hospital discharge is finding a provider to continue receiving proper care. When working with us, we handle all of the fine details and make the transition to home care as pain-free, safe, and affordable as possible
Quality In-Medical Social Worker in Anchorage
Support Groups
It can be challenging to deal with illnesses of any type or severity, especially if trying to deal with them alone. Over the years, we’ve partnered with a network of support groups that help patients and their families feel less alone when battling diseases such as cancer and diabetes. It makes us happy to be able to connect our clients with support groups that can genuinely help them feel less alone and less understood.
To learn more about all the ways we can help make a difference in your life, please get in touch with us by giving us a call at:+1-907-302-2462 or by writing us an email using our contact information