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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?

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Why do you feel it would be unneeded stress?

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.
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cover9339 Feb 22, 2025
If you get a decent one.
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I would be grateful for any and all the help I could get. Do you feel you have everything under control and are able to take care of your husband without much support?
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Perhaps the social worker wants to stop by to make you aware of all your options when it comes to your husbands care and to see what if anything you may need for the long journey ahead.
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.
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HELP. The Social Worker can help you to get in more HELP for you.
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?
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cover9339 Feb 22, 2025
Had that false idea of a social worker.

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.
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You could have asked the SW that question. Are they from the Hospital? Maybe just a follow up to make sure everything is in place for Dad? Be honest, you are overwhelmed at this point and them visiting would just add more stress.

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.
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MidwestOT Feb 22, 2025
One of the Medicare conditions of participation is that the home health agency admit the patient within 48 hours of the order/discharge from the hospital. That’s why you were contacted so quickly and they wanted to get in to see your mom. Good for you for setting a boundary you needed. The agency documents why they are late but I believe it still counts against them in quality ratings, so they’re definitely motivated to get started soon.
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The SW is there to see if you're overwhelmed and able or unable to care for your husband at home, or if you need more help or to ask that he be placed in managed care.
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Usually the social worker comes to check on you and see if you need help or services Like a Home health care Aid, CNA , Visiting Nurse , someone to clean your House or do grocery shopping , a CNA for bathing and Light House work . Meal on Wheels . I would be Happy if a social worker came to the House . I had a Visiting Nurse social worker come and he said " You have done a great Job and Probably Have extended your dads Life by a few years . " Also they check to see if you need ride services . Your Lucky a social worker is coming to Visit .
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We had that from hospice for 18 months. I really had no need for a social worker but had to deal with that also. The RN's were worth it.

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.
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You can ask the social worker this question directly and get an answer. If it were me, I'd want to know.

Many times on this forum elders and family don't get enough attention, so it's not a bad thing.
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My Mom was on hospice in a NH. Not once did a SW call me. I was there when she was admitted and the Nurse talked to me. Since I visited every day, the staff kept me up dated.
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