Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Respite Program

Keeping Your Loved One Safe at Home.

Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or another type of dementia is difficult, which is why we support both the patient with dementia AND their caregivers. We provide quality respite care in the patient’s home to give the caregiver much needed personal time to attend to their own needs and to ease the daily stress of caring for their loved one.

Visiting Nurse is the only organization that is solely focused on providing specialized personal care for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients. We have been delivering services since 1990. In over 30% of the patient’s served, we have provided care for more than ten years. Our services include assistance with care planning that is sensitive and focused on the caregiver’s burden. We have a workforce especially trained in caring for the needs of those with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in their own homes.

Our services include the following:

Supervisor of care by a Registered Nurse.
Care plan focused on personal care in the home and anticipating
increased needs as the disease progresses.
Geriatric case management.
Respite services for the caregiver.
Consistency and longevity with the services provided by our aides.
Innovative partnership with Simple C to provide support to both caregiver and loved one

Personal Support Services

Assistance with meal preparation, hygiene and nutrition
Lighthouse keeping, shopping and other support services

Alzheimer’s Respite Program:

Our Alzheimer’s Respite Program provides a full range of care in the home for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia.
Our clinicians provide in-home assessments, disease management, education, and respite care.
We offer customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and clinical advice Monday – Friday 8a to 5p.
Our respite care is a private-pay program, however, we provide sliding scale services.
Manager provides geriatric case management.

Admission Criteria:

Patient has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or dementia.
Caregiver has agreed to an assessment to ensure patient is appropriate for services.

Why Visiting Nurse is Providing This Service:

Alzheimer’s is a significant driver of healthcare costs.
Average per person Medicare payments for a senior with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is nearly 3 times higher than for seniors without these conditions.
On average, 40% of the years with Alzheimer’s are spent in the most severe stage.
Caregivers take on a tremendous physical and emotional burden to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
In 2011, 15.2 million family and friends provided 17.4 billion hours of unpaid care to those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias—care valued at more than $210 billion.

The Facts:

Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Alzheimer’s is terminal but patients die from other complications.
It is the only disease in the top ten causes of death that has no way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression.
Health modeling projects a 50% increase in Alzheimer’s disease during the next 20 years.

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Our Visiting Nurse Community Care Program leaders were proud to participate in today’s Newton County Senior Center community event, sharing how our full continuum of healthcare, aging services and provider networks offer the necessary care and resources needed. Every conversation and resource provided ensures those who need care know about the resources available, and understand the steps to access the healthcare and services they need.

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Our Visiting Nurse Community Care Program leaders were proud to participate in today’s Newton County Senior Center community event, sharing how our full continuum of healthcare, aging services and provider networks offer the necessary care and resources needed. Every conversation and resource provided ensures those who need care know about the resources available, and understand the steps to access the healthcare and services they need.

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Visiting Nurse loves celebrating Our Amazing Home Health PTs and PTAs!

October is Physical Therapy Month, and our Home Health leader Jacqueline Ralph Blair brought the team together for a fun evening of bowling to celebrate the incredible work they bring into homes every day. This celebration was a small way to say thank you for the big impact they make in people’s lives.

In these times, connection and appreciation mean more than ever — and it was wonderful to spend time together as a team. 💙

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Visiting Nurse loves celebrating Our Amazing Home Health PTs and PTAs!

October is Physical Therapy Month, and our Home Health leader Jacqueline Ralph Blair brought the team together for a fun evening of bowling to celebrate the incredible work they bring into homes every day. This celebration was a small way to say thank you for the big impact they make in people’s lives.

In these times, connection and appreciation mean more than ever — and it was wonderful to spend time together as a team. 💙

#PhysicalTherapyMonth #HomeHealth #TeamVNHS #Rehabilitation #ThankYouPTs #EmployeeAppreciation

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🎉 Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Kim Shuford!

Kim’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to this organization is second to none. She consistently goes above and beyond her role, each day, helping behind the scenes, truly embody the mission of Visiting Nurse Health System. Her commitment to excellence, drive and team spirit are key to how she consistently supports our clinical teams and our care partners to care for our patients and families. We are so grateful Kim is part of our team, and celebrate the positive impact she makes every day here at Visiting Nurse.

Please join us in celebrating Kim for this well-deserved recognition! 👏👏

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🎉 Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Kim Shuford!

Kim’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to this organization is second to none. She consistently goes above and beyond her role, each day, helping behind the scenes, truly embody the mission of Visiting Nurse Health System. Her commitment to excellence, drive and team spirit are key to how she consistently supports our clinical teams and our care partners to care for our patients and families. We are so grateful Kim is part of our team, and celebrate the positive impact she makes every day here at Visiting Nurse.

Please join us in celebrating Kim for this well-deserved recognition! 👏👏

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🌟 Hospice Atlanta is proud to have been a sponsor of the 2025 ALS Walk in Atlanta! 🌟

Our team was honored to walk alongside our patients families, friends, and community partners, all coming together to raise awareness and honor those affected by ALS. It was an inspiring day filled with hope, strength, and compassion. 💜

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and supported this important cause. Together, we are making a difference!

📸 Check out some moments from this special day below.

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🌟 Hospice Atlanta is proud to have been a sponsor of the 2025 ALS Walk in Atlanta! 🌟

Our team was honored to walk alongside our patients families, friends, and community partners, all coming together to raise awareness and honor those affected by ALS. It was an inspiring day filled with hope, strength, and compassion. 💜

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and supported this important cause. Together, we are making a difference!

📸 Check out some moments from this special day below.

#ALSWalk #HospiceAtlanta #CommunityCare #TogetherForALS

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Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week`s Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta

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Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week's Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta

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🎉We celebrate 77 years of caring for you, Georgia!

Since our founding in 1948, Visiting Nurse has grown from just two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties to today, your trusted in-home healthcare, hospice and aging services provider, bringing you the FULL healthcare continuum in the comfort of the place you call home!

We are proud of our history—and even more excited for the future. Thank you for allowing us to care for you, Georgia, for 77 years and growing! 💙

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🎉We celebrate 77 years of caring for you, Georgia!

Since our founding in 1948, Visiting Nurse has grown from just two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties to today, your trusted in-home healthcare, hospice and aging services provider, bringing you the FULL healthcare continuum in the comfort of the place you call home!

We are proud of our history—and even more excited for the future. Thank you for allowing us to care for you, Georgia, for 77 years and growing! 💙

#77YearsStrong
#caringforgeorgia
#gratitude
#inhomecare
#visitingnursehealthsystem
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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day
📸 Let’s turn awareness into action.
📢 Text `CampSTARS` to 71777

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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day
📸 Let’s turn awareness into action.
📢 Text 'CampSTARS' to 71777

#CampSTARS
#GriefAwareness
#GriefSupport
#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone

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Our Camp STARS bereavement camp is designed to help those that have lost a loved one know they are not alone and that their feelings of loss are normal. This weekend family camp provides a safe environment for both children and adults to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. This year`s camp is November 7-9, learn more here. https://vnhs.org/hospice-atlanta/camp-stars/
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Our Camp STARS bereavement camp is designed to help those that have lost a loved one know they are not alone and that their feelings of loss are normal. This weekend family camp provides a safe environment for both children and adults to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. This year's camp is November 7-9, learn more here. https://vnhs.org/hospice-atlanta/camp-stars/
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