Its been nuts here. I have wound care nurses, doctors, physical therapists, lab technicians, sonogram visits etc. He is home bound and can’t get leave the house. I honestly don’t need anymore visits. So what would a Social Worker have to offer in this situation except for more unneeded stress? Can I just tell them thanks but no thanks?
The social worker can assess and help with more services if needed. Their job is to help with services that may be added for the wellbeing and care of the patient.
They can act as a useful tool because they are well versed in the healthcare maze. I feel it would be beneficial in your case due to your overwhelmed stress. You can ask for an aide to assist you and him. Seems like it would help immensely.
You can tell them no too. Your choice.
You may actually appreciate a visit from them, so you know what to expect and so you can get your ducks in a row.
One visit certainly can't hurt and like I said might actually be helpful, but if you don't find it so and they want to come back for a second visit, then politely tell them thanks, but no thanks.
I wish you well on your caregiving journey with your husband.
Welcome him/her with open arms.
You don't need a tidy home. You need to let him/her know you are in a state of utter overwhelm, and you need to get as much help, as many options and pointers as you are able.
I am uncertain what your concern is about this social worker who is clearly coming to assess your needs and the health of hubby. Can you articulate your concerns other than that you don't have time to make coffee, tea, or milk for one more person?
He was more concerned with making a good impression with the higher ups, and offered nothing, hence complaint to the state that was validated for not doing proper discharge planning.
Hopefully OP has a good one and not one similar to the one that I dealt with.
My Mom came to my home on a Thurs afternoon straight from the Hospital with in home therapy set up. I was not home that long when the in home called and wanted to come the next day and admit her. I said no. I had just gotten Mom to my house. We had not even set up a routine yet. I asked that they wait till Monday to give us the weekend to adjust. Monday they wanted to come at 8am. I said no, there was no way I could have her up, dressed and breakfasted by 8am. So we made it 10pm. No the nurse was not happy but I was not going to allow myself to be overwhelmed.
A lot of times I told the social worker I needed her to come when I was there.
Ultimately, the more visits, the more hospice can bill the government.
The social worker looks to see if your loved one needs food stamps, a ramp, different placement etc.
Many times on this forum elders and family don't get enough attention, so it's not a bad thing.
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