Counseling and Support for Patients and Their Families

A hospital stay can be a life-changing event. Our social services staff offer personalized counseling to you and your family, particularly regarding the period following inpatient treatment. They assist with completing applications and help organize the outpatient aftercare process.

 

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Key Areas of Focus
We provide advice and guidance on selecting a suitable facility if inpatient care is required after your hospital stay. Working closely with all parties involved, we provide comprehensive assistance and collaboratively develop solutions tailored to your specific needs and life circumstances.

 

Another vital aspect of our work is discharge management. This means we support you and your family in managing daily life after you are discharged.

 

Our Support Services

 

• Preparing for hospital discharge

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• Organizing necessary home medical equipment in collaboration with therapists

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• Assisting with the organization of outpatient care and arranging outpatient nursing services

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• Counseling on home emergency call systems

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• Assisting with applications for rehabilitation measures (in consultation with ward physicians) and clarifying cost coverage

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• Collaboratively selecting suitable long-term care facilities

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• Arranging placements for short-term or respite care

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• Counseling on assisted living, shared housing arrangements, and similar options

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• Counseling on long-term care insurance

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• Assisting with applications, e.g., for a care level or a recognized degree of disability

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• Supporting applications for social benefits and assistive devices

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• Providing information on home emergency call systems, "Meals on Wheels," and self-help groups

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• Counseling on other local support services

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• Supporting vocational rehabilitation