Social Work Services
HSWO Social Work Services is dedicated to helping our patients and
their families maintain independent living in their homes and provide
vital information on different state and local programs that can assist
the needs of each patient. Several of these programs provide
funding for the caregiver to help the family with hiring someone to help
part-time with pati ent care. Other programs apply to veterans and
patients in nursing home facilities. Some assistance is available
to provide food or other needs depending on the financial situation of
the home in which the patient is residing.
Help is also provided if needed with
living wills, power of attorney,
durable power of attorney, and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders. In
addition, help is offered with real estate and trust issues and funeral
arrangements if needed.
Support and counseling for depression and grief issues for any member
of the family is available. Often just being able to share
feelings and emotions with someone who cares and understands can help
get individuals through a very difficult time. You are not alone
with Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma.
** HSWO is a nonprofit, United Way organization
that promotes comprehensive hospice care services for the patient
and their family. We continuously provide community and professional
education to patients, professionals, and the families they
serve in issues relating to care giving, terminal illness, spiritual
comfort, loss and bereavement.
©2004 Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma
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