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Seniors are the fastest growing population in New Hampshire -- we'll look at how to take care of them in their own homes. A Seeing Seniors report -- Now on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We live in a society that's growing older by the year -- and, with that aging population come special challenges. For many seniors, just staying in their own home has become an important issue. Non-medical "in-home" care can go a long way in helping seniors achieve that goal. As part of our "Seeing Seniors" series -- Outlook's Chip Neal visited a 94-year-old man who still lives at home in Nashua -- thanks to the help of a home-health care provider. |
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The need for Home Care workers is expected to grow exponentially in the coming decade. The challenge is "filling" that need. Here to talk about some of the issues around Home Care: Susan Young, Executive Director of the Home care Association of NH, Terry Loch-head, of New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, who is working on an economic initiative that addresses the shortage of Home Care workers, Rebecca Hutchinson, the President of Quality Care Partners, a home health agency in Manchester and Karen Supry, a home companion who works for Quality Care Partners and is also on the board of directors. Welcome. BETH: By 2030 -- Older Americans will more than DOUBLE in number -- to 70 million. So -- the question is: Who will be ON-DUTY to keep them Functional and Living INDEPENDENTLY? Way TOO few, Seems to be the answer. SUSAN: WHY is that???? ** REBECCA: Why aren't we ready for the Coming AGE boom -- the market and need is growing. why isn't the WORKFORCE??? Q We know there's a shortage of doctors and nurses. But, according to the "Alliance for Aging Research" -- The numbers of Health professionals with FORMAL training in the care for the elderly is woefully INADEQUATE. TERRY: What KIND of training is needed to care for the elderly??? ** Is there a GAP in geriatric training? Q KAREN: You're on the front lines -- working as a home care worker. Average 75-yr-old person has 3 chronic medical conditions, regularly uses 5 prescription drugs as well as multiple over-the-counter remedies. KAREN: SPECIAL challenges in dealing with those issues??? Are home-health care workers prepared for those challenges???? You do TRAINING of workers??? Q The young woman helping Mr Poe -- was a licensed health care worker. What do THOSE services COST? Q REBECCA: So often we hear that older patients are MARGINALIZED -- WHat can be done to PROVIDE our older citizens with the CARE they deserve??? AGEISM. |
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Q SUSAN: The vast majority of those facing disability or illness would prefer to remain at home. So, WHAT Services are being provided now? What ISN'T being provided --but, Should be??? Q. Assistants and HOME Companions are the "backbone" of the Home Care industry. How does their role DIFFER from the MEDICAL home care workers??? **. ** How do you EVALUATE. care needs of a senior?? Q REBECCA: Caring for an ELDERLY loved-one at home.can be a challenge that often REQUIRES the help of qualified OUTSIDE resources. So, WHERE do you turn? Q. KAREN: What is your TYPICAL day like? What do you find rewarding about your job? The gentleman in the piece we just saw said he meets many home care workers who are responding to a calling? Is that how you feel? Q.TERRY: Usually labor shortages mean HIGHER prices.apparently not seeing that with home care workers? If there's a shortage of workers -- why aren't WAGES higher? WHAT is the average PAY for homecare workers?? Q. TERRY: How do you RETAIN workers? How do you RECRUIT? Q. REBECCA: Your company, Quality Care Partners is trying some NEW INITIATIVES to attract workers. Can you give me an example??? Can you tell me about your company's "Reliability promise?" Why is that important? Q SUSAN/ TERRY/ REBECCA/KAREN: How are these home-care workers screened? BACKGROUND checks ? Q What are the BARRIERS to using IN-Home care -- COST? Is it affordable? How are these services generally paid for Q. We've talked a lot about direct care workers, but what about clinicians? There is also a shortage of NURSES. Q. What is the Home care Industry doing to attract more workers to this field? Q What NEEDS to be done to address the problem of NOT ENUF trained caregivers to meet the need of our AGING population??? |
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For resources for seniors and to learn more about our "Seeing Seniors" series you can log on to our website, nhptv.org/outlook. Also, just a reminder on our website you can watch NH Outlook on-line, on-demand. you can find streaming video of all of our broadcasts. |
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That concludes this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. I'll see you next time. |
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Thanks to SUSAN,KAREN, TERRY AND REBECCA.giving us something to think about. We want to let you know about an upcoming "Seeing Seniors" Forum. ServiceLink Resource Center of Hillsborough County is hosting a Community Forum in Nashua in two weeks. The forum will be held on Monday afternoon, November 14th from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple Street. The forum is free and open to the public. To register you can call New Hampshire ServiceLink Network toll-free at 866-634-9412. |
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He will be 95 next June 20. He used to work in the printing industry as a stereotyper. He enjoys going out to eat at his favorite restaurant. Susie's. He gets round the clock care 24/7. His late wife connected them up with the folks at "Living at Home Senior Care". She died just recently a couple of months ago.. Chip |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/1/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 8:20 minutes Seniors are the fastest growing population in New Hampshire -- we'll look at how to take care of them in their own homes. A Seeing Seniors report -- Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We live in a society that's growing older by the year -- and, with that aging population come special challenges. For many seniors, just staying in their own home has become an important issue. Non-medical "in-home" care can go a long way in helping seniors achieve that goal. As part of our "Seeing Seniors" series Outlook's Chip Neal visited a 94-year-old man who still lives at home in Nashua -- thanks to the help of a home-health care provider. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: William Poe\Retired Stereotyper; Hollie Porter\Caregiver; Adele Belfsky\Owner, Living at Home Senior Care; Dennis Hett\Dir., ServiceLink Hillsborough Co. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/1/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 17:00 minutes Seniors are the fastest growing population in New Hampshire -- we'll look at how to take care of them in their own homes. A Seeing Seniors report -- Now on New Hampshire Outlook. The need for Home Care workers is expected to grow exponentially in the coming decade. The challenge is "filling" that need. Here to talk about some of the issues around Home Care: Susan Young, Executive Director of the Home care Association of NH, Terry Loch-head, of New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, who is working on an economic initiative that addresses the shortage of Home Care workers, Rebecca Hutchinson, the President of Quality Care Partners, a home health agency in Manchester and Karen Supry, a home companion who works for Quality Care Partners and is also on the board of directors. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Susan Young\Executive Director/Home Care Assoc. of NH; Karen Supry\Direct Care Provider; Rebecca Hutchinson\Pres., Quality Care Partners; Terry Lochhead\NH Community Loan Fund |
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Tuesday November 1: We had four guests and except for one shot it seemed to work really well. A bug flew into a light and it started to smoke and smell but you could never tell on air. Everything else was great! |
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