Who is the Palliative Care Support team at HCS?
Master Level Social Workers experienced in Palliative Care Nurses, Rehab Therapists, and LNAs working with a Palliative Care approach
Master Level Social Workers experienced in Palliative Care Nurses, Rehab Therapists, and LNAs working with a Palliative Care approach
When faced with a new or ongoing chronic progressive illness such as cancer, heart, lung or kidney disease. When struggling with treatments and their side effects. If you or a loved one are simply having trouble understanding your condition and options, and are uncertain about the path ahead.
Understanding and exploring ways to best manage unwanted symptoms, pain, and discomfort and optimize quality of life Finding resources to help with the practicalities and necessities of daily living Emotional support when you are at a crossroads and need to make difficult decisions Help with Advance Care Planning (ACP), including [...]
Palliative Care Support at HCS is available to patients receiving HCS home-based visiting nurse or rehabilitation services. Palliative Care at HCS requires a physician order and may be covered under insurance. Patients without insurance may be eligible for a grant-funded Palliative Care Social Work visit. For more information, please call [...]
Palliative Care is an approach to care that focuses on relief from symptoms, pain, and stressors - whatever the stage of the illness. Palliative Care Support at HCS is an extra layer of support that can be offered to our patients while receiving home-based visiting nurse or rehabilitative services. As [...]
Ask your doctor to consider a referral to Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services if you can benefit from services due to: Joint replacement surgery, such as hip or knee replacement Stroke Heart failure or heart attack A noticeable decline in functioning, such as difficulty walking, loss of balance, or [...]
Physical and Occupational Therapy services are covered by most insurances and Medicare when ordered by a physician who has evaluated your condition within the last sixty days. In order to be covered by Medicare, you must also be homebound, which is defined as not able to leave your home without [...]
Yes. There are several other options that can be of further help, including: Skilled nursing when ordered Coumadin blood level monitoring Staple/suture removal Wound assessment Dressing changes Support services
Yes, there are several additional benefits including: Help with obtaining necessary medical and/or assistive devices Support and education for family members who are helping you Bed mobility and transfer training