Who is eligible?
Primary caregivers for someone in their household with dementia are eligible for respite time.
How much respite is available?
Respite is available for up to a three-hour block once a week. Weekend and evening times are available.
How can I participate?
Call the Memory Care at Home program at HCS at 603-352-2253. The nurse program manager will discuss the service with you and determine if this program can meet your needs.
What is the HCS Service Area?
Visit our Service Area page for more information.
What is Home Health Care?
Home Health Care encompasses a wide range of health care services provided in the patient’s home with the purpose of maintaining a patient’s optimal level of health, well-being, and independence, according to their personal beliefs and choices. Home care is a collaborative effort involving caregivers, physicians, and an interdisciplinary home [...]
How are visits scheduled?
A VNA team member will try to call you on the evening before to schedule a visit for the next day. However, sometimes they may not be able to call until the morning of the visit. We are sorry when we cannot offer more notice. We get new patients added [...]
Will I have the same nurse and/or therapist all the time?
We understand the importance of building trust with your caregiving team. That is why we try our best to schedule the same team of clinicians to visit your home every time. Changes in time of day, day of week, and after-hours may impact our ability to schedule the same nurse [...]
Who do I contact if I have questions?
For details about specific programs that HCS can offer, give us a call at 603-352-2253 or join us for Walk-in Wednesdays!
What can I expect at an admission visit?
During your first visit, the nurse or therapist will share a lot of information with you. They will also make sure the information we have about you is correct. The first visit may take up to two hours. The nurse or therapist will talk about: Your discharge paperwork and/or doctor’s [...]
What is a typical visit like?
Because everyone’s situation is different, there is no typical visit. We work with you and your doctor to design a treatment plan based on your specific situation. The VNA team members spend as much time as they need with every patient to make sure they are getting the care needed [...]