Expert Home Care & Hospice Services in New Hampshire

What is Hospice?

Hospice is a philosophy of caring for those living with a life-threatening illness. The hospice philosophy holds that end-of-life care should emphasize quality of life. The object is to treat the whole person, and not just the disease. The hospice philosophy focuses on patient/family-centered care that addresses the physical, spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of the patient. An interdisciplinary team of health care professionals works with the patient and family to design and implement a …Read More »

We Honor Veterans

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Written by Sandy Duggan, Chair of the We Honor Veterans Program at Home Health & Hospice Care As Veterans Day approaches and Home Health & Hospice Care prepares to recognize and honor veterans in the community, I think about all the veteran patients I’ve had the privilege to meet in the last 3 years as a part of our We Honor Veterans Program. As they face short- or long-term illness head on, they continue to …Read More »

HHHC Receives 5-Star Rating for Patient Satisfaction

Posted in In the News

Home Health & Hospice Care is proud to report a 5-Star rating from CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) in Patient Satisfaction! HHCAHPS (Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems) star ratings help you quickly and easily assess the patient experience of care information provided on Home Health Compare. You can use these ratings to more easily compare home health agencies using a 5-star scale, with more stars indicating better quality care. …Read More »

Home Health & Hospice Care Named Health Care Business of the Year 2017

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Business NH Magazine has announced today its prestigious Business of the Year award winners, which are featured in the May issue. Home Health & Hospice Care is proud to be chosen as Business of the Year 2017 for their outstanding civic contributions and exceptional performance within the Health Care sector. All businesses must be nominated by a chamber of commerce executive. A Panel of Excellence, consisting of executives from the 2016 Business of the Year …Read More »

Your Resolution for Advance Directives

Posted in advance directives

The beginning of each year brings promises of better habits, healthier eating, and more exercise, however temporary. With added attention on personal well-being, advance directives and discussions about end of life plans rarely make the list of resolutions. Unlike sticking to that low carb diet, or hitting the gym every day, advance care planning is an easily attainable New Year’s resolution. We often take our health for granted until it declines, or until something happens to a family member …Read More »

Managing Grief During the Holidays

Posted in Bereavement

When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, winter holidays can be the toughest and most stressful to get through. When a loved one is missing from a family gathering, it can bring feelings of grief and sadness. You may also feel guilty about enjoying your time with family which can make your grief worse. It is important to remember that there are no set “rules” when it comes to grieving during the …Read More »

In the News – August 1, 2016

Posted in General

Home Health & Hospice Care is recognized for its positive impact on local families.

Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care

Posted in General

What is Palliative Care? Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment. Palliative care focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is provided in the …Read More »

Hospice Myths and Facts

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Myth: Hospice means giving up hope. Fact: Hospice does not mean “giving up hope”, but can help people revise what they may hope for. Hospice focuses on maximizing the quality of life based on individual’s choices, so that the person may live life as fully as possible for as long as possible. Myth: Hospice is a place. Fact: Hospice care usually takes place in the home, but can be provided in any environment in which …Read More »