Our Social Work Services

Legacy Home Care’s social work services are designed to help aging adults better navigate the ins and outs of senior care. Aging is a process that brings new challenges every step of the way. Social workers help seniors find the resources they need for better living and provide them with assistance so they can continue to live well at home.

Our social workers are specially trained to work with the aging population of Minnesota. This is different from other types of social work specialties that may not be quite as familiar with senior care and senior healthcare. The social workers with Legacy Home Care play an important role in our clients’ care team. They will also work directly with the rest of the client’s care team to ensure that clients’ needs are being met.

Social workers at Legacy Home Care can assist clients and family members with the following:

• Help with transportation, housing, and long-term care options
• Coordinate meal delivery and other services
• Find a variety of resources to make clients’ lives easier

Many clients and their families find that social workers are especially important after clients are discharged from medical centers or short-term care facilities. Clients may have short or long hospital stints following surgeries or other medical events. It is crucial that they have proper follow-up care plans in place for when they leave these facilities to ensure a successful recovery. The following offer several situations in which it may be appropriate to work with a social worker:

• Collaborative care – Social workers will work with clients, their families, and healthcare providers to establish a comprehensive assessment of their needs. They will then develop a personalized care plan that includes arranging for counseling, transportation, caregiving services, meal assistance, and more.
• Compassionate guidance – Social workers understand the stress of recovery after a traumatic event, such as an illness, accident, or surgeries. They are there to not only provide clients with the logistical resources they need to get back on their feet, but also with the emotional support that can be instrumental in a client’s overall wellbeing.
• Client advocate – Social workers serve as the client’s advocate and help communicate their specific needs to healthcare providers. They also keep the clients informed about all circumstances that may impact their care.