Medical Social Services
At Los Care Homehealth Inc., our Medical Social Workers (MSWs) play a vital role in helping patients and their families navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges that often come with illness, disability, or recovery at home.
Why It Matters
Medical Social Services ensure that home care is more than just clinical — it’s human. By addressing mental, emotional, and logistical barriers, our social workers help create a safer, more supportive healing environment.
Our Medical Social Services Include:
Emotional Support & Counseling
Helping patients and families cope with stress, anxiety, and major life changes.Care Planning Assistance
Guidance in creating a long-term care plan tailored to the patient’s needs and preferences.Community Resource Coordination
Connecting families to local support services, financial assistance, housing programs, and more.Crisis Intervention
Immediate support during emotional or situational crises, such as the loss of a caregiver or sudden changes in health.Advance Directives & Legal Guidance
Support with healthcare proxy forms, living wills, and understanding patient rights.Discharge & Transition Planning
Coordinating services when moving from hospital to home, or from home to another care facility.