How a Home Health Visit from The Elliot VNA Saved a Patient’s Life

A Home Care Success Story in New Hampshire

The Role of Visiting Nurses in Emergency Detection

Robin remembers feeling unusually weak while home alone. She had fallen twice and was having difficulty moving. She didn’t realize Jessica, her PT, was scheduled to visit that day, but it turned out to be a life-saving visit.

Jessica immediately noticed Robin’s condition and took her temperature. It read 103.4 degrees. Recognizing signs of sepsis, Jessica quickly called an ambulance.

Robin was admitted to Elliot Hospital for six days, where she was treated for a bone infection that had turned septic.

“If it wasn’t for Jessica,” Robin shared, “who knows what would have happened to me?”

Recognizing Sepsis Matters in Home Care

Sepsis is a critical health emergency. It’s the body’s extreme reaction to infection and can lead to organ failure or death if untreated. Its symptoms often resemble other illnesses, making early detection by trained home care providers essential.

People at higher risk include:

• Adults over 65
• Infants under 1 year
• People with chronic health conditions

The Elliot VNA: High-Quality Home Health Care Services

Thanks to The Elliot VNA’s commitment to patient well-being, Robin received urgent care just in time. She no longer needs home care services, but credits her recovery, and her life, to the skilled and compassionate visiting nurses and therapists who supported her.

“If you need physical therapy at home, ask for The Elliot VNA,” she said.

Trusted Visiting Nurses in New Hampshire

The Elliot VNA provides high-quality, compassionate home health care services that help patients regain independence and stay safe at home. Their services include:

• Skilled nursing and in-home care
• Hospice and palliative care
• Maternal and child health programs
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy

Whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic illness, or supporting a loved one in their final stage of life, The Elliot VNA offers personalized, professional care right at home.

About The Elliot VNA

The Elliot VNA provides trusted home health care services across Southern New Hampshire. Based in Manchester, NH, our team of visiting nurses, physical therapists, and skilled caregivers serves patients in 32 surrounding communities including Londonderry, Bedford, and Hooksett. When you need ongoing support at home, The Elliot VNA brings expert medical care right to your doorstep.