A caregiver shortage means that no one remains untouched. Home and community-based care is a large component of the overall system of care in NH. When hospitals and rehabilitation centers can’t discharge patients back home (because there is no care available) they become strained—it is a domino effect.
In a 2021 survey conducted by the NH Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI), every single case management agency in NH indicated that an individual might not receive affordable Choices for Independence in-home care services because there are not enough available workers to meet the overall need for services or available workers at the times when services are needed.
Like so many across the country, Lainie was a caregiver to some of her family members for years. Over time, she grew confident in her work and decided she wanted to help and care for others. As a personal care service provider (PCSP) Lainie spends her day...
When you think of the type of person who works at a police and fire station, you envision someone who spends their life caring about the well-being of others. That is exactly who Robert is. Sadly, now that Robert needs to be cared for, the system is failing him....
While it is a misconception, many think that it is only older persons who are served by in-home care agencies. At Ascentria 55% of our clients are under the age of 70 with the youngest age 19. Meet Maureen. Maureen was just 22 years old when she suffered a spinal cord...
We’d like to thank the Ascentria In Home Care team for sharing their insights from working on the front-line caregiving at Ascentria. This is Part 1, with Part 2 to follow soon, so watch out for that. Many thanks to: Christine Gutkowski, Ascentria Vanessa...
This is a story about Christine, an upbeat, and kind caregiver with Ascentria, her late husband Billy and her two sons. To tell you Christine's story we are going to need to re-wind the clock back, but before we get going, I’d also like to warn you that as an...
Source: Concord Monitor - Scott Merrill Some of the neediest people in New Hampshire are being unnecessarily institutionalized. That’s according to a lawsuit filed in federal court Jan. 11. The suit, filed by New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Disability Rights...
Thousands of NH residents are in desperate need of care in their homes.
NH is the second oldest state in the country, with a median age of 43. The state’s older population will more than double in the next 20 years. (Carsey School of Public Policy, UNH)
In the CFI program alone, nearly 40% of services go undelivered, largely due to caregiver shortages. This means that hundreds, if not thousands of people go without the care they need.