Resident Advocacy - Garden Spot Village

What is Resident Advocacy?

A team of Social Workers are on staff to serve the residents of Garden Spot Village with the purpose of enriching lives and cultivating a culture that maximizes independence.

Personal Growth

Resources to new residents and assist with orientation to the community lifestyle.
Help identify strengths and techniques for enhancing quantity and quality of life.
Individual support in times of adjustment, changes, losses, relational problems, coping with new diagnoses and issues associated with aging.
Support residents and families in times of illness and loss.

Advocacy Services

Resources regarding Medicare, Medicaid, home health & hospice agencies, pharmaceutical assistance, resident rights, advance directives, policies & procedures, transportation services, community, governmental and educational benefits.
Manage the campus medical equipment loan program.
Assistance with insurance-related questions, problems and Medicare part D selection.
Referrals and help initiating services such as At Home caregivers and DayBreak services.
Assistance at the time of transfers to Personal Care or Skilled Nursing.
Coordinate the voluntary Check-In service.

Interpersonal Relationships

Family support and liaison that facilitates family conferences and communication.
Assistance in problem-solving and conflict resolutions.
Crisis interventions with residents and their families.

Community Connections

Low Vision Support Group
Caregiver’s Support group
My Fellow Traveler
Compassionate Neighbor
Sharing with Supportive Friends
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Online Hearing Loss Network
Elanco Nar-Non Family Group

Upcoming Events

JANUARY 9, MONDAY
CAREGIVER FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
10am, Concord Room | Facilitators: Leah Hoffner (6171) & Marcia Parsons (6239) Topic: New Year Caring for the Caregiver
JANUARY 17, TUESDAY
FELLOW TRAVELERS IN COMMUNITY
10am, Theater | Facilitators: Leslie Sitlinger (6076) & Melody Karick (6136) Noticing cognitive changes in yourself? Join others experiencing the same for fellowship and tips on resilient living in a safe, relaxed environment
JANUARY 17, TUESDAY
ESSENTIAL TREMOR FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
2pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Sherilyn Lapp (6264) Speaker: Ryane Devlin, PTA, Regional Director of Continuous Home Health Topic: Medication Management and Home Health Supports
JANUARY 18, WEDNESDAY
LIVING WITH LOSS/LIVING WITH HOPE – BREAKFAST EVENT
9am, Village Square | RSVP to Jenny Snyder (6259) by January 4 Grieving a loss? RSVP for this winter breakfast that we hope will encourage you, honor your loved one, and feed your soul. Hosted jointly by Social Services and Pastoral Services
JANUARY 18, WEDNESDAY
SCOMPASSIONATE NEIGHBORS IN COMMUNITY
10am, Theater Facilitators Facilitator: Leslie Sitlinger (6076) & Melody Karick (6136) Learn how to support friends or a family member experiencing cognitive challenges
ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK
Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (717.355.6010) www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org
JANUARY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 SUNDAYS
ELANCO NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP
6pm, GSV Prayer & Mediation Room
Call 410.598.6792 for more information.