Social Services & Hospice

21 May Social Services & Hospice

Social services provide many benefits to people by addressing a wide range of social, economic, and health-related needs. The Older Americans Act (OAA) was enacted nearly 60 years ago to promote well-being and independence for adults aged 60 and older in the US. As the population ages, the OAA has become increasingly important in ensuring that older adults can access essential care and support services. Supporting vulnerable populations is a key provision of the OAA, and as such, community-based services delivered to hospice patients and their families can help address this vulnerable population’s spectrum of needs. Our study will investigate the use of community-based social services and its relationship to patient and family well-being and satisfaction with hospice care. By examining how these services are utilized, researchers, healthcare providers, and community organizations can identify gaps in service delivery, ensure equitable access to support, and develop strategies to improve the overall well-being of hospice patients and their families.

The study survey is here: https://bit.ly/SocialServicesHospice

Participant Eligibility

An unpaid caregiver of a hospice patient, either currently or in the past 2 years.

Contact

Erin Vernon
(206) 296-2073