A team of Social Workers are on staff to serve the residents of Garden Spot Village with the purpose of enriching lives and cultivating a culture that maximizes independence.
Personal Growth
Resources to new residents and assist with orientation to the community lifestyle.
Help identify strengths and techniques for enhancing quantity and quality of life.
Individual support in times of adjustment, changes, losses, relational problems, coping with new diagnoses and issues associated with aging.
Support residents and families in times of illness and loss.
Advocacy Services
Resources regarding Medicare, Medicaid, home health & hospice agencies, pharmaceutical assistance, resident rights, advance directives, policies & procedures, transportation services, community, governmental and educational benefits.
Manage the campus medical equipment loan program.
Assistance with insurance-related questions, problems and Medicare part D selection.
Referrals and help initiating services such as At Home caregivers and DayBreak services.
Assistance at the time of transfers to Personal Care or Skilled Nursing.
Coordinate the voluntary Check-In service.
Interpersonal Relationships
Family support and liaison that facilitates family conferences and communication.
Assistance in problem-solving and conflict resolutions.
Crisis interventions with residents and their families.
