Elder/Independent Living

Overview

Strives to maintain quality of life for at risk, ill or disabled individuals of all ages.  Nurturing caregivers provide clients with emotional support and environmental assistance that promotes wellness extends the time of living in one’s own home and improves quality of life as determined by client.  Homemakers and companions are dedicated, compassionate and mature adults trained and supervised by the CFS Home Care professional team.  Caregivers carry out assigned tasks according to a plan of care developed by the client and the CFS program director.


Areas served:  Greater Manchester

Eligibility:  Some restrictions

Contact: Dottie Gove, goved@cfsnh.org


Services

Homemaker Service

Includes assisting an elderly person or a younger adult living with chronic illness or disability with household management activities. Assistance with household tasks is according to a plan developed by the client and CFS program director. See "What are the roles of homemakers and companions?

Adult In-Home Care

Care and companionship for those who are in need of more extensive assistance.  (Eligibility for this program is determined by the NH State Division of Elderly and Adult Services 668-2330)                              

Big Chore

A one-time deep cleaning of the client’s home to make their home environment a place that we can safely serve the client.  This service usually requires more than one provider and may include, but is not limited to:  removal of spoiled food, broken lamps, frayed electric cords, broken furniture, expired medications, clothing on floors, chairs and tub, elimination of clutter in front of exit door, washing walls and woodwork, and cleaning and replacing bed linen. 

Reach

Care provided to young families coping with serious illness of a parent of child.  Experienced homemakers provide support to assist the family to maintain their maximum level of functioning.  Services may include assistance with or teaching household management and parenting skills play with the non-ill children as well as light house cleaning and meal preparation to support the family’s ability to cope with the illness.  REACH is funded entirely by designated donations raised for this purpose.

Nursing and Personal Care Providers

The CFS Home Care program includes nursing services provided by Licensed Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Service Providers. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the CFS nursing and personal care staff helps individuals to maintain their independence by assisting with essential functions such as showering and shampooing, skin care, toileting and mobility. Staff is trained to protect client rights and help clients with communication skills, safety, infection control and supervision of self-administration of medications. 


What are the roles of homemakers and companions?

Homemakers and companions are dedicated, compassionate, mature and responsible.  They are trained and supervised members of a professional team and carry out assigned tasks according to a personalized plan of care.  They are not nurses, domestics or social workers, but they help with the following:

  • Light housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Plan nutritious meals
  • Shop for the family or individual
  • Cook for the family or individual
  • Relieve families who are stressed due to illness
  • Provide encouragement to those who are disabled
  • Errands
  • Assisting with writing and reading
  • Helping with paying bills
  • Making appointments

Funding

The CFS Home Care program is funded in part by a Manchester City Improvement Project grant, NH Department of Health and Human Services, the Mary Gale Foundation and the United Way.


Resources and Links

www.nh.gov/servicelink

www.seniorscountnh.org

www.nh.easterseals.com

Downloadable info sheets

Home care 2006 handout (pdf)

Home care referral form (pdf)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Safety Measures
  • Employee Report
  • Licensing (only cert. program in state)

Fees:  Service-based fee; sliding-scale for all other eligible clients; free service for title xx and HC/BC clients


Statewide Headquarters: 464 Chestnut St., P.O. Box 448, Manchester, NH 03105
Toll Free: 800-640-6486 | Tel: 603-518-4000 | Fax: 603-668-6260 | Email: info@cfsnh.org

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