Long term care social work

Navigating the challenges of Alzheimer's disease can be emotionally and mentally taxing, both for those diagnosed and their caregivers. One common expression that caregivers may encounter is "I want to go home," even when the individual is already in their familiar surroundings.

Found this on a field placement document as a reminder to social work students on theories we should know when practicing in the field.

Ethical Dilemma- Steps for Social Workers

Documentation is SO important but I dont know about you, I never was taught how to actually DO this. This is changing, theres a course made for that by real social workers doing the work!

Care provided to seriously ill patients by frontline social workers is a component of generalist-level palliative care. The core competencies for high-quality generalist-level palliative social work are necessary to promote training curricula and best practices but have not yet been defined in the U.S.

There are a lot of negative & pessimistic beliefs attached to this profession, but believe it or not, you can THRIVE in this field! Helping others, building community, improving your knowledge & skill, not burning out - It's all possible! What helps you thrive in social work? #socialwork #socialworker #therapy #therapist #counseling #counselor #therapysession #mentalhealth #burnoutprevention #burnout #turnover #helpingprofession #healthcare #selfcare

The strengths of SW vs Psychology