Social Services

Landis Homes social workers are available to assist residents and their families in adjustment to the community, provide consultation as needed, and help plan for changes in accommodations as appropriate. Social workers provide resources to empower residents to attain and maintain their highest physical, mental and psycho-social wellbeing. They serve as links between residents and community resources.

With changing personal needs, residents may desire assistance related to financial support programs and community support programs, home healthcare, hospice care, and more. The social worker will help identify appropriate resources based on specific needs.

Services

Counsel for residents and their families
Referrals to other service providers
Evaluation of the resident’s progress
Preparing for discharge as appropriate
Assisting with referrals to palliative care
Conducting psychosocial interventions
Advocating for residents
Supporting the resident through transfers or moves within the retirement community campus

Resources

Residents may find themselves needing help with resources related to:

Advance Care Planning including Living Will declarations, Healthcare power of attorney and Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
Home & Community based services such as adult day, home health or hospice
Financial support programs, such as the Pennsylvania Rent Rebate, Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE), or Needs Enhancement Tier “PACENET” programs
Psychiatric/Individual Psychotherapy consultation

Support Groups for Residents and the Community

Support groups provide times for residents and members of the community to discuss feelings, concerns and attitudes.

Support Groups for Residents

For information contact a Residential Living social worker at 717-381-3593 or 717-381-3533.

Men’s Caregivers Support Group is ran by volunteers. The group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 10-11am in the 2^nd Floor Crossings Meeting Room. Please call the Residential Living social worker at 717-381-3533 with any questions.

Women’s Caregivers Support Group is co-led by Social Services and Chaplain. It is held the second Thursday of the month from 2-3pm in the 3^rd Floor Crossing’s Community Room. Please call the Residential Living social worker at 717-381-3533 with any questions.

Parkinson’s Support Gathering meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3 pm in the West Community Room. Residents with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers are invited to attend this time of sharing and connecting with others. Call the Residential Living social worker at 717-381-3533 with questions.

Vision Loss Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of every other month. This group, facilitated by VisionCorps, will meet at 1:30 pm in the Harvest Room. Please call the Residential Living social worker at 717-381-3533 with any questions.

Support Groups for the Public

Support Groups provide a setting for residents and family members to discuss feelings, concerns and attitudes during and after personal or family crisis situations. Professionally trained staff facilitate many of these groups.

Hearing Loss Support Group is ran by a member of the Hearing Loss Association of America. It will be held quarterly starting in March on the 2nd Tuesday from 10-11 am in the Crossings Second Floor Meeting Room. Please contact a social worker at 717-381-3593 for more information.

No Longer Alone Family Support Group provides a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness, to learn and share their experiences. Meets the 4th Sunday of every month, 3:00-5:00 pm in the Crossings Meeting Road (2nd Floor) in the Calvin G. & Janet C. High Learning & Wellness Center at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. For more info, call Landis Communities at 717-381-3599.