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VNA of Care New England and HealthTouch
VNA of Care New England is a Medicare-certified home care agency providing a full range of health services to people of all ages who require care at home. Click on the links below to learn more about our programs, call 401-737-6050, or contact VNA of Care New England.Caring for the Aging: Creating a Geriatric Care Plan, a free informational session to help you gain a better understanding of the multifaceted needs of the aging and learn how to develop a customized program to help and support your loved ones.
- Skilled Nursing Care is provided in the patient's home.
- Rehabilitative Therapy, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
- Flu and Pneumonia Clinics are held throughout Rhode Island.
- Fall Prevention Program, designed to reduce the number of falls and fall-related injuries for older adults.
- Hospice promotes comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients through medical, emotional and spiritual care at home.
- Bereavement Support Groups, held at various times and locations throughout the year to support individuals and families who have lost a loved one.
HealthTouch
HealthTouch, the private duty affiliate of VNA of Care New England, offers a full menu of private-duty, home health services for older adults who need assistance in order to be able to live at home safely. Click below to learn more about our seminars and programs or call 401-788-2400 for more information.
- Private Duty Services - Help with bathing, bedtime assistance, meal preparation, errands, medication pre-fills, transportation, companionship and more. For info, call 401-788-2400.
- Geriatric Care Management - Development of a personalized plan of care to help older adults maintain their health, well-being and quality of life. For info, call 401-788-2400.
- Lifeline Personal Emergency Response Systems - A safe, 24/7 solution to enable elderly and disabled people maintain their independence. For info, call 401-788-2400.
State Resources
- Rhode Island Advance Directive Planning for Important Healthcare Decisions - This packet contains legal documents that protect your right to refuse medical treatment you do not want, or to request treatment you do want, in the event you lose the ability to make decisions yourself.
- Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs, the state's primary agency devoted to community-based programs for seniors. Click here to view the DEA's 2005 Elder Services Guide.
- The Point, helps Rhode Islanders locate long term care resources for seniors and adults with disabilities. 401-462-4444
- RI Long Term Care Coordinating Council - A Guide to Long Term Care in RI- This guide provides information about the types of services that may be needed, their cost, the agencies that may assist you in accessing and paying for care and guidance in making care choices. It also includes important information on financial and legal issues.
- Rhode Island Caregiver Support Groups, meet at a variety of locations and times, and provide an opportunity for caregivers to discuss issues related to caregiving and to Alzheimer's disease or other long-term health conditions. 401-421-0008
- Rhode Island Alzheimer's Association's Care Consultation Program provides a chance to an in-office meeting with a qualified counselor for personalized assistance, at no charge, to take a close look at your situation, prioritize immediate and long-term needs, and learn more about community services. 401-421-0008
National Resources
- Family Caregiver Alliance and its National Center on Caregiving can be reached at 800-445-8106 (M-F, 9-5, PST) or info@caregiver.org
- AARP’s website has a long-distance caregiver page with many useful links.
- Administration on Aging is the home of the Eldercare Locator, 800-677-1116 (M-F, 9-6, EST), and the oversight agency for the National Family Caregiver Support Program. AoA’s Home Page is www.aoa.gov
- Alzheimer's Caregiver, information from the National Institutes of Health
- Caregivers/MedLinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
- Children of Aging Parents offers assistance for caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill - 800-227-7294.
- Medicare has a hotline: 1-800-MEDICARE, or 1-800-633-4227. Includes ratings for home health agencies across the U.S. Click here to view the booklet, Medicare Basics - A Guide for Caregivers.
- National Council on Aging Benefits Check Up
- National Family Caregivers Association is a support organization for caregivers.
- Social Security Administration website offers links to many government services for seniors, including Veterans benefits.
- Taking Care of the Caregiver, information from the American Cancer Society
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