Each patient needs to understand their possible future healthcare choices and assure they’re relayed to their support and medical system. The CINDY Program Social Worker assists with helping the patient explore and identify their personal healthcare wants, communicate their choices with their loved ones and medical team, and document the patient’s plans and wishes for care.

Though a diagnosis of cancer can be scary, patients are not alone at LCI. Multiple educational workshops, support groups, tools for advance directive decision making and additional resources are available for present and end-of-life care planning. The CINDY Program Social Worker assists patients in identifying resources they may benefit from and how to participate in them.

Often decisions need to be made and patients don’t know which way to turn. When choices regarding treatment planning and end-of-life care arise they can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. The CINDY Program Social Worker assists patients in making decisions and preparing needed forms such as Healthcare Surrogacy (appointed adults who are identified to make decisions for patients when they can not) and Advance Directives.

Cindy Rosencrans created a video to express her love and thoughts with the family she was leaving behind. Her legacy was left forever and remains a priceless gift for her loved ones.

Documenting life experiences can be a rewarding process for the patient and a lifetime keepsake for those close to them. The CINDY Program Social Worker will help patients capture the essence of their life and love for themselves and others through workshops, support groups and expressive projects.

Every individual and family is different. The CINDY Program Social Worker helps patients identify their unique needs and receive support, including informing and supporting the children in the process, guidance for what is to come and assistance with the spouse’s and/or children’s emotional needs. The patient and Social Worker partner together to explore the challenges and needs of the family and make sure those needs get met throughout the phases of illness