Social workers are available to assist patients and their families with medical and social issues related to hospitalization, discharge planning and continuity of care. A social worker can provide information and referrals to resources such as: - Adult day care services - Advance care planning - Assisted living facilities - Being a liaison to the Ethics Committee - Chemical dependency treatment services - Community agencies - County human services - Financial concerns - Home health care - Hospice - Medical equipment and supplies - Nursing homes and subacute/TCU (transitional care unit) services - Psycholigcal services - Rehabiliation - Senior housing - Transportation services