Social workers can offer information about resources such as:

• Financial supports (Income Assistance, Disability Pensions)
• Tax tips and tax credits
• Transportation
• Medication coverage or supplies
• Home care assistance
• Subsidized housing or seniors housing
• Caregiver support
• Recreational and social activities

Social workers provide education and advocacy for:

• Living well with kidney disease
• Options for treatment of kidney disease
• Patient's rights and responsibilities
• Guidance about future planning tools (Representation Agreements, Power of Attorney, Advance Care Plans)
• Cultural needs or language services