FCP Live-In Provides A Home Care Solutions With Live-In Care That Helps Seniors Stay In The Comfort And Safety Of Home!

Ursula Wooten was once an avid golfer, swimmer, and cross-country skier who also enjoyed bowling and gardening. Although she loved to travel, Ursula’s favorite place was her home in Rye, New Hampshire.

Ursula’s health issues became more pronounced with age, and she became less active. Yet, Ursula was determined to stay in her home and maintain her independence. However, her strong will caused her family to worry not only about her health but also about her living alone.

Ursula celebrated her 100th birthday in June 2025, but there was still cause for concern due to her health, her declining mobility, and, most importantly, her diagnosis of vascular dementia.

Ursula’s daughter, Christel Montgomery, lived in Winchester, New Hampshire, and couldn’t provide the around-the-clock assistance she knew her mother needed. Fortunately, Christel was referred to FCP Live-In by Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire, a member of Mass General Brigham.

Christel met with Care Coordinator Barbara, who discussed FCP Live-In’s services and how Ursula could benefit from having a live-in caregiver. While Christel was pleased with the care plan, she knew her mother would probably resist having someone else in her house.

Nonetheless, Christel moved forward and met Sharon, the live-in caregiver whose patience and attention would profoundly affect Ursula’s life.

FCP Live-In offers dedicated live-in caregivers who provide one-on-one care to their clients, a major advantage over nursing homes, where staff are spread across several residents.

In April 2026, Sharon, a certified nursing assistant, moved in. As Christel expected, Ursula was initially uncomfortable having someone living in her house. So Christel and Sharon worked closely together to identify anything that might make Ursula feel as if she were losing control of her home and her independence.

One thing they noticed was Ursula’s reaction to Sharon being in the kitchen. Christel said her mother liked to sit where she could see everything happening in the kitchen. Ursula was overwhelmed and felt uneasy watching Sharon use utensils and dishes to prepare her own meals.

Rather than dismissing her concern, Christel and Sharon worked together to find a solution. Together, they set up a small second kitchen for Sharon in another part of the house, with a hot plate, microwave, and refrigerator.

“That seemingly simple adjustment changed the dynamic significantly,” Christel said. “Sharon was consistently willing to adapt her own comfort and routine to protect Mom’s sense of control and well-being.”

FCP Live-In Provides Solutions With Live-In Care

Studies have found that many older adults want to age in place in their own homes and remain independent. However, it becomes difficult for them to care for themselves when their health declines and mobility becomes limited. That is where FCP Live-In comes in.

Since 1997, FCP Live-In has offered an alternative form of care that enables older adults to remain in their homes with support from highly trained caregivers, according to FCP Live-In Founder and CEO, David Anthony.

“FCP Live-In is all about caring for people,” David said. “Currently, the only two options older adults have are either a home health aide who visits their home for a few hours or giving up their independence and moving into an assisted living facility. FCP Live-In takes the best of both options. We provide insured and bonded caregivers who live in the homes of their clients and are there 24/7 when their clients need them.”

For nearly 30 years, FCP Live-In’s affordable live-in caregiving services have provided significant relief to older adults and their families throughout New England. Because of their success in the Northeast, the company now offers its services to residents in Florida.
Regardless of where they live, older adults question how they can maintain their independence as their health declines, while their families question how they can keep their loved ones safe when those loved ones cannot care for themselves and are determined to stay in their homes.

“These are very real concerns for our clients and their families,” said Care Coordinator Barbara. “The exceptional service we provide allows older adults to remain at home and receive the care they require and desire without losing their family, friends, and the special place that they call home.”

FCP Live-In Provides Support For Both Staff And Clients

FCP Live-In provides professional support around the clock, beginning with live-in caregivers and extending into a multifaceted corporate structure.

FCP Live-In builds its team through a rigorous hiring process. Applicants undergo extensive state and federal background checks, followed by interviews. Those who stand out are invited back. They also attend a two-day orientation, during which their capabilities and attitudes are further evaluated.

FCP Live-In caregivers are Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides, or Personal Care Assistants with two or more years of experience, and the company provides ongoing training. All live-in caregivers are licensed and bonded.

In addition to helping their clients with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting, live-in caregivers also do light housekeeping chores, cook nutritious meals, provide transportation to medical appointments, and provide companionship, which so many older adults living alone need.

The company’s in-depth vetting process is necessary to make sure live-in caregivers will be a good match for clients who are managing various health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, depression, and stroke. There are also adept and compassionate end-of-life caregivers who have been with their clients when they took their last breath.

FCP Live-In Caregiving In Action

Caregiving involves getting to know and understand clients—what makes them happy, what frustrates them, and what brings them comfort. Caregiving also involves difficulties, like the incident between Sharon and Ursula. One day, Sharon took Ursula outside where she often liked to go.

“While outside, Mom became confused and began waving a white handkerchief at passing cars and calling out that she had been kidnapped,” Christel recalled. “When Sharon could not safely persuade her to return inside, she wisely called for assistance.”

Over time, Sharon became familiar with the local emergency responders and hospice team, clearly communicating when Ursula needed additional support.

Just as important were the quiet, daily acts of care. Sharon helped Ursula stay clean and comfortable, attended to her personal needs with tenderness and respect, and protected her dignity.

What Christel found so amazing about Sharon was her dedication to Ursula, even as she worried and grieved for her own mother in Jamaica. Sharon was primarily responsible for ensuring that her mother received care, supplies, and financial support.

“She carried that emotional burden while continuing to give my mother and our family her compassion, strength, humor, and selflessness,” Christel said.

Sadly, Sharon’s mother died just as she started working with Ursula. What was also sad was the eventual passing of Ursula. Now, Sharon and Christel share memories of Ursula and the love they both had for her.

“Sharon’s compassion was far more than part of her work; it is part of who she is,” Christel said. “She became a trusted companion, a source of comfort and laughter, and a deeply valued member of our family. She gave us the extraordinary gift of helping Mom remain safely and peacefully in her own home through the end of her life.”

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