The year that lies ahead will bring exciting advances in elder care services at VNA Home Health & Hospice, just as we are celebrating 90 years of providing medical home care to the community.
Recognizing the aging of our population and the desire for elders to remain at home, VNA introduces its newest program, LifeStages, providing non-medical care supporting the needs of private-pay clients in their own residences. The new service is built on the foundation of 90 years of experience for VNA Home Health & Hospice, an affiliate of Mercy Hospital based in South Portland, has at providing in-home medical care for patients and their families.
“For nearly a century, VNA has provided compassionate, professional, high quality medical home care for this community, and now we are able to extend our service to provide the full spectrum of at-home services with LifeStages,” said VNA’s Chief Executive Officer Colleen Hilton, RN.
Hilton said that due to VNA’s long-standing history and reputation in the community, as well as being a recognized premier provider, VNA is “just the right” organization to take this step.
“As the needs of our local and national populations evolve, it’s key that we are able to offer the full continuum of care all under one roof,” Hilton added.
VNA’s LifeStages will provide elder services at home, including non-medical home care, companion care, geriatric care management, and elder mediation. The LifeStages staff will act as partners with families in caring for elders at home, explained Lisa Fuller, director of business development for VNA.
With the addition of LifeStages, VNA’s clients will gain assistance with tasks such as light meal preparation, bathing and dressing, and driving to and from appointments. Staff can also evaluate an elder’s needs for their best living arrangements, help long-distance caregivers, and bring family members together to alleviate stressful situations.
“LifeStages will address the needs of elders who want to remain as independent as possible in their own homes,” Fuller said. “Through this program, there will be better communication among all care providers, whether medical or non-medical, meaning improved care for patients and their families.”
For more information, please contact Lisa Fuller at 780-0624.
About VNA
VNA Home Health & Hospice is affiliated with Mercy Hospital, bringing the heart of healing to your home. We serve families throughout southern Maine. Regardless of where you receive your medical care, our team of professionals will work closely with your physician to give you complete coordinated, quality care in the comfort of your home. For more information on VNA, please call (207) 780-8624.
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