HHHC News

When people hear the word “hospice,” it often brings up fear, confusion, or even guilt—but much of that comes from misunderstanding what hospice truly is. In this post, we’re clearing up common myths and sharing the facts about hospice care, so families can make informed, compassionate choices when it matters most. Read More

Caring for a loved one can be one of the most meaningful and selfless acts—but it’s also one of the most emotionally and physically demanding. Over time, even the most dedicated caregivers can begin to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and isolated. This is called caregiver burnout, and it’s more common than you might think. Read More

When most people hear the word hospice, they often think it’s about dying. But for those who work in the field every day, hospice is about something much deeper: living well, even at the end of life. Read More

Every year on April 16, we observe National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) — a nationwide initiative dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals and families to engage in advance care planning. Read More

“When you enter into the door of a patient’s home, it is an honor to step into their world. And we are trusted to help them get back to the lifestyle that they choose.” Read More

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care provides comfort and support to people at any stage of a serious illness—not just at end-of-life. It’s all about easing pain, reducing stress, and improving quality of life for both patients and their families. This type of care works alongside curative treatments like chemotherapy, dialysis, or surgery, addressing the symptoms and challenges of conditions such as heart failure, COPD, cancer, dementia, and more. Read More

“Hospice is about living to your fullest, the way that you want to live, for the time you have left.”  Read More

The Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire announced Barbara Lafrance, President & CEO of Home Health & Hospice Care (HHHC), as the recipient of the 2024 Ira Byock and Yvonne Corbeil Award for Innovation and Collaboration in Palliative or Hospice Care at their annual meeting yesterday in Concord. This annual award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of hospice or palliative care that enhance access, quality, and efficiency in end-of-life care for patients and their families. Read More

National Grief Awareness Day is recognized every year on August 30th. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness about grief and to create sacred space to honor loss. It is a reminder for us to recognize the emotional, physical, spiritual and social impact of loss for individuals, families, and communities, but to also recognize our own personal losses and explore ways to give voice to those experiences as well. Here are some ideas to assist with observance of the day… Read More

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