Seeing Seniors: Home Care Industry
(Encore Presentation)
In-home care can have a dramatic impact on the quality of life for the elderly. So, it’s no surprise that the demand for in-home care professionals is at an all-time high. And, as the baby boom generation ages, more workers will be required in this field. In New Hampshire, it’s estimated that 80% of home care services are delivered by nursing assistants and home companions. In this edition of NH Outlook’s Seeing Seniors series, we examine some of the issues facing the home care industry, including low wages and high turnover. NH Outlook producer Chip Neal introduces us to William Poe, now in his 90’s and living in a Nashua retirement community. We’ll see how in-home assistance helps him preserve his quality of life and maintain his independence.

Chip’s report is followed by an in-studio discussion. Guests include Terry Lochhead of Project Leads; Susan Young, Executive Director of the Home Care Association of NH; Rebecca Hutchinson, President Quality Care Partners, a home health agency in Manchester; and Jennifer Craigue, a direct care provider.

NH Homecare Association
New Hampshire Community Loan Fund
Quality Care Partners, Manchester
Seeing Seniors Community Outreach Project website
Seniors Count, NH
Easter Seals, NH
NH ServiceLink (toll-free number 1-866-634-9412)