Whether a patient or a loved one is aging, chronically ill, recovering from surgery, or dying, helping them to remain in their own homes with the help of the VNA can be safer, more efficient, and more comfortable than almost any other alternative.

Heathcare providers and caregivers alike should feel more confident than ever about home healthcare, particularly with the advancements of such services as Telehealth and Senior Life Planning. Telehealth, a home monitoring system which measures such things as weight, heart rate and blood pressure, and Senior Life Planning, a comprehensive evaluation and analysis of present and future needs conducted by geriatric care managers should be considered for any patient who requires on-going care or who is aging at home.

Finding out more about these services could help you now or later on in the future. Taking advantage of them can provide you great peace of mind for a caregiver and sometimes a lot of relief from anxiety for the patient or your loved one.

For those elderly or chronically ill not quite ready for comprehensive services, VNA can still provide convenient services such as home blood draws for lab work such as coumadin testing.

If you are concerned about a patient or a loved one who might benefit from home healthcare, consider calling VNA of Manchester and Southern NH at 663-HOME (4663).