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to move into a new home is difficult for both the resident and the
family involved. Often times, the placement is made following
an acute problem needing hospitalization. Placement may be temporary
or indefinite, but either way, a sense of loss and adjustment is faced
by the resident and their family. The social workers within
the facility are prepared to assist with this adjustment, as well
as monitor and assist throughout the residents stay here for psychological
and psycho social needs.
The facility has three trained professionals,, Jeanne Miilu, BSW, Sally Aho-Ross, BSW and Wendy Gibson, MSW. They wear many hats within the facility and always strive, along with other staff, to assure resident's rights and quality of life. The role of the social worker within long term care has certainly grown within the past years. With focus now on "Quality of Life" the social worker advocates for the resident, many times through drug and restraint monitoring as well as behavior modification and staff education.
Our Social Service Department works closely with Community Mental Health, Home Health Nursing, Probate Court and various community resources to guarantee the highest quality of life for the resident whether they make the facility their permanent home or return to independent living. Acting as a liaison between the family, the resident and the facility, the social worker will often help with resident advance directives, problems or concerns or educating the family in regards to medical issues. Whatever the task may be, the social worker is there to assist. We invite you to stop and visit or call
with any questions you may have and ask for Jeanne Miilu, BSW, Ext.
128 or Sally Aho-Ross, BSW, Ext. 127 or Wendy Gibson, MSW, Ext.
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