Hospice of Montgomery
1111 Holloway Park
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 279-6677
Psychosocial Services
The Medical Social Worker enhances Hospice of Montgomery's services by providing direct patient and family assistance and support in coping with the difficult Psychosocial issues that arise as the patient and family face a terminal illness.
What We Do
What We Do
- Provide emotional support and comfort to the patient and family throughout all stages of the dying process
- Educate the family regarding the grief process
- Support and respect each individual family member's unique way of coping
- Facilitate healthy family communication and functioning
- Explore with the patient options regarding end of life decisions and provide resource information and appropriate referrals
- Maintain confidentiality about the end of life decisions made by the patient and family
- Identify the need for community resources and assist in obtaining resources
- Assist with nursing home placement if needed
