What Is Psychosocial Care?
Psychosocial care focuses on meeting the emotional, social, and mental needs of individuals coping with serious or terminal illnesses. It goes beyond addressing physical symptoms to support the challenges affecting patients and their loved ones. At Circle of Life Healthcare in San Antonio, TX, psychosocial care includes help from a dedicated social worker who assesses and supports patients' unique needs. This can involve providing emotional support, helping with coping strategies, and offering practical resources to address life changes associated with palliative care.
How Does Psychosocial Care Work?
Psychosocial care begins with a detailed psychosocial assessment, identifying the emotional and social aspects of a patient's needs. A social worker collaborates with patients and their families to create a psychosocial care plan tailored to their situation. This plan may include counseling, assistance with navigating community resources, and guidance on managing daily life or financial concerns. At Circle of Life Healthcare, the team also provides medical equipment and oxygen as needed and coordinates with hospitals to facilitate direct admissions to the emergency room when necessary, streamlining care during critical moments.
What Are the Benefits of Psychosocial Care?
Psychosocial care provides a range of important benefits for patients and families managing advanced illnesses, such as:
- Reduces emotional stress and feelings of isolation
- Connects patients and families to valuable community resources
- Supports communication about care goals and decisions
- Helps individuals manage emotional and social challenges
- Improves coordination between healthcare providers and family caregivers
These benefits highlight the value of addressing psychosocial needs as part of a comprehensive approach to palliative care.
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Circle of Life took great care of my dad in the last few months of his life. Without their help, we could not have kept my dad at home with us. And they were extremely patient with all my questions. The staff is genuinely caring, even coming to comfort us on the dad my dad passed away.
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Thank you for showing such care and compassion to our oncology patients. The thoughtful and loving care you provide is invaluable at a time that can be so stressful to our patient and their family. Your team of nurses, chaplain, social workers and administrative staff are always ready to help in their time of need. Thank you for your professionalism and hard work.
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At Circle of Life Healthcare in San Antonio, TX, psychosocial care is an integral part of our commitment to helping patients and families through every stage of serious illness. From developing personalized care plans to offering immediate support in emergency situations, our team is here to provide guidance and assistance. Contact us today to learn more about how our services can support you and your loved ones.