Welcome to Visiting Angels of New Hampshire

Providing Quality Homecare Since 2004

Are you an adult son or daughter seeking home care for your parent(s) in the Greater Manchester, Derry, or Concord, NH areas?

If your Mom or Dad lives in New Hampshire and you’re in California, how do you take care of them? If you’re dealing with either of these questions, you’ve come to the right place. Visiting Angels provides Private Duty non-medical homecare for the elderly. We are also keenly aware that the adult children of our clients are challenged with the prospect of caring for their parents. We are here to help manage your loved one’s homecare and ease this responsibility for you.

Thank you for visiting our website. Gaining insight on our services is the first step in making an important decision for your loved-one. We’ve included a lot of information on our site. However, we always welcome an opportunity to speak with you. So, please feel free to call us or stop by our offices in Auburn, NH for more information about our home care services.

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Aging & Summer Skin Care: Top 7 Tips for Protecting Your Skin

Last Updated on Friday, 31 May 2013 08:31 Written by Administrator Friday, 31 May 2013 08:22

Many older adults grew up in a time when baby oil and iodine were used as a part of a summer sun regime. That puts them at higher risk for sun damage including skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Over the past three decades, more people have been diagnosed with skin cancer than all other forms of cancer combined.

So as we head in to sunnier days, we advise caregivers to review the best ways for keeping their skin safe during the dog days of summer with their older loved ones.

Here are our Top 7 Tips for Summer Skin & Sun Protection:

1. Always wear sunscreen. Reapply it several times a day if you are outdoors. Check the sunscreen label to be sure, but most advise reapplying every four hours. More often if you are in and out of the water.
2. Because skin becomes thinner as we age, moisturizers are also important. After a day outdoors, be sure to moisturize your skin.
3. Avoid the times of day when the sun is the hottest. Try to work in your yard early in the morning or later in the evening. That will help protect your skin from the most intense rays of the sun.
4. Wear a hat. A hat helps not only keep your body cooler, but to keep the sun off your face and prevent sunburn. If you get the right hat you can also protect the back of your neck.
5. Wear protective clothing. Long sleeves and pants offer older, thinner skin more protection. There are even clothing lines that have UV protection in the fabric.
6. Sunglasses are a must. Especially during the hottest parts of the day. Look for those that offer “UV protection” and not just dark lenses. Experts advise looking for labels that say “UV 400”. If you have cataracts or have had cataract surgery or you have macular degeneration, you might want to consider wraparound sunglasses for side protection.
7. Our final word of summer sun caution… Read the labels or ask your pharmacist if any of your prescriptions make you more sun sensitive. Some prescriptions – and even some over the counter medicines – make you more sensitive to the sun’s rays. That means you may burn and even blister faster.

Are you a summer ‘sun worshipper’? How do you protect your skin from the summer sun?

Alzheimer's Disease an Epidemic

Written by Administrator Thursday, 21 March 2013 14:54

Not everyone is aware that Alzheimer’s disease is not just a memory loss – Alzheimer’s kills. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America and on the rise. The numbers are in and the statistics are too staggering to ignore. The increase in Alzheimer’s disease in Americans is now at an epidemic level. Among the top six killer diseases, between 2000 and 2010, there was a decrease in every single one – except Alzheimer’s. In fact, the increase in numbers of deaths from Alzheimer’s disease was 68%. See the change in number of deaths for Americans aged 65 and older from 2000 to 2010.

Source: Alzheimer's Association 2013 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures

Today, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is not a disease exclusive to senior citizens: over 200,000 diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are under the age of 65. Every 68 seconds an American develops Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, an American will develop the disease every 33 seconds! Please visit www.alz.org/facts for more important statistics. These numbers are a big wake-up call and a call to action.

I need your help. If you are a business owner, your support is needed. If you (or your family) have personally been touched by this disease, again, we need your help. Even if you (or your family) have not been touched by Alzheimer’s disease and you are not a business owner, your help is still eminently needed. As the Regional Leader for The Walk To End Alzheimer’s, we need volunteers and business commitment. Please reach out to me at (603) 483-8999. Working together to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, every little bit of time and funds will make a big difference!

Measure What Matters Most

Best of Home Care 2012 and 2013!

Home Care is a growing trend. It’s not surprising that most people would rather stay at home and receive care than move to a facility. Visiting Angels provides quality, dependable home care to aging seniors, chronically ill individuals, and the physically disabled throughout Central, Southern and Seacoast areas of New Hampshire. While we pride ourselves on the services we offer, we’re also proud to be the awarded Best of Homecare 2012 and 2013 for measuring what matters.

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