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Patient & Caregiver Resources
Resources for patients, caregivers and familiesThere's no place like home.It’s no surprise that most people prefer the comfort of their home while recovering from an illness or injury, coping with a chronic condition or reaching that time of life when they need assistance. Home care agencies help people who need health care or supportive services at home. We serve clients of all ages — the newborn who needs special care after leaving the hospital, the baby boomer recovering from hip replacement, the aging parent who may be confused and forgetful, and the loved one who needs comfort in the last days of life. New Hampshire’s home care & hospice agencies provide an array of services including:
 Our MembersThe agencies listed on this website are members of the Home Care Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire. They follow a Code of Ethics and participate in educational activities designed to assist them in providing high quality care in the home. Use the Find an Agency search function on the right side of this page for information on the agencies that deliver different types of home care in New Hampshire’s communities. The Alliance encourages consumers and families to make informed choices about home care. This website is intended to provide helpful information about your options for health care at home.  What is Hospice?
Hospice is an inter-disciplinary, medically-directed program that uses the combined knowledge and skills of professionals and volunteers to support an individual and their family in the end-of-life experience. Hospice programs make it possible for people to spend the final time of their lives at home or in home-like settings with support from physicians, nurses, spiritual caregivers, social workers, home health aides and volunteers. Read More What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. Read More what IS home care?
Home care is a simple phrase that encompasses a wide range of health and social services. These services are delivered at home to recovering, disabled, chronically or terminally ill persons in need of medical, nursing, social, or therapeutic treatment and/or assistance with the essential activities of daily living. Read More
Choosing an Agency
Home health care and hospice agencies can provide a wide range of services, such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, education for caregivers and help with daily activities. Read More
Paying For Care
Hospice and home care services may be covered a variety of sources and programs. However, benefits and eligibility requirements vary greatly, so it’s important to understand the terms of your coverage.
Long Term Care Planning
It is estimated that over 70% of American adults can expect to use some form of long-term care during their lifetime. For many reasons patients often choose to receive that care at home. |
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