Pemi Baker Hospice & Home Health

08/03/2025

Have you seen our August email newsletter? It’s packed with updates, events, and helpful resources from Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health!

👉 Click here to read it now: https://conta.cc/41gLQjr

Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for our newsletter on our website: www.pbhha.org

07/31/2025

End-of-Life Care: Compassion, Support, and Understanding

Every life’s final chapter is unique, but one truth remains: no one should face it without care and support. For some, death comes suddenly; for others, it's a gradual transition. Whether the body weakens while the mind stays sharp, or physical strength lingers despite cognitive decline, early hospice care can make all the difference.

Hospice isn’t just about the last moments — it’s about enhancing quality of life in the time that remains. Seeking hospice care earlier rather than later allows individuals and their families to benefit fully from pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and personalized care plans. This extra time with a compassionate care team means more meaningful moments with loved ones and greater peace of mind.

At Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health, we’re dedicated to walking alongside you through this journey. Our team provides expert medical care, comfort, and guidance, ensuring dignity and respect every step of the way. The sooner care begins, the sooner we can help ease burdens and create space for connection, reflection, and love.

If you or someone you care about is facing a life-limiting illness, don’t wait to seek support. Call us at 603-536-2232 to learn more about how early hospice care can bring comfort and compassion when it matters most.

Providing compassionate in-home and out-patient care in Plymouth, NH

07/30/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday 🌿

Recovering from knee, hip, or shoulder surgery? Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is here to help you heal safely and confidently at home. 🏡

Our skilled physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses work together to manage pain, improve mobility, prevent complications, and help you regain your independence.

Let us support your journey to recovery—one step at a time. 💪💙
Learn more: www.pbhha.org

07/28/2025

🌟 Visit us today, Monday, July 28th, at our 'Ask A Pemi-Baker Nurse' hour at the Plymouth Regional Senior Center from 11:30-12:30.
Have burning questions about hospice or home health care or just want your blood pressure checked? Our expert nurses are here to help! County Senior Citizens Council

07/25/2025

🎪 Come See Us at the Hebron Church Fair! 🎉

Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health will be at the Hebron Church Fair on Saturday, July 26th from 9am to 3pm — and we’d love to see you there!

Stop by our tent to say hello, grab some info, and learn more about how we support the community with compassionate care at home.

👋 Whether you're a longtime supporter or just curious about what we do, we’d be happy to chat. See you at the fair!

07/24/2025

📣 Meet Gretchen Smith, RN – Our New Clinical Manager!

We’re excited to introduce Gretchen Smith, RN, who has joined Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health as our new Clinical Manager!

Gretchen has been a nurse for 10 years, mainly in long-term care, and has a strong background in leadership. Nursing is actually her second career — before this, she spent over 20 years training horses and teaching riding lessons. She says many of the same skills apply: patience, trust, and helping people grow.

Most people would be surprised to know Gretchen was once a professional soccer player! Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and taking trips with her family. Her beloved Gran visited every continent on Earth, and Gretchen hopes to follow in her footsteps one day.

Gretchen believes great care comes down to one simple question — is it good enough for her own grandmother? If it is, then it’s good enough for every patient.

Please help us give Gretchen a warm Pemi-Baker welcome! 💙👏

07/22/2025

📅 Reminder: Ask A Pemi-Baker Nurse Day in Lincoln/Lin-Wood!

Join us on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Linwood Senior Center for a chance to speak with professionals from Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health. Get your medical questions answered, free blood pressure checks, and help with Advance Directive forms.

🕚 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Location: Linwood Senior Center, GCSCC, 194 Pollard Road, Lincoln, NH

Don't miss this opportunity for expert advice and valuable health services. See you there!

07/19/2025

📣 We're Looking for New Board Members!

Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is seeking passionate community members to join our Board of Trustees. We’re a non-profit organization with a proud 50+ year legacy of compassionate care. Our Board meets every other month and includes volunteers from all walks of life — professionals, retirees, and everyone in between.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, contact Executive Director Aubrey Engle, RN at aengle@pbhha.org or 603-536-2232.

Help guide the future of care in our community 💙

Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is a non-profit organization serving numerous communities in Grafton and Belknap counties by providing hospice, home health, and palliative care services to individuals and families in their homes and in the community.

07/17/2025

📣 Meet Liz Testa, LICSW – Our New Medical Social Worker!

We’re thrilled to welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Testa, LICSW, to the Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health family!

Liz brings over 20 years of experience supporting patients and families through some of life’s hardest moments. From her early days working with teenagers to time spent in the ICU, ER, nursing homes, and home hospice, Liz has truly done it all.

Hospice is where Liz found her calling — being there when families are most vulnerable and ensuring no one has to walk the journey alone. She loves Maya Angelou’s words: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

After years of long commutes across NH and MA, Liz is happy to be closer to home and part of our small, community-based team. We’re so grateful for her compassion, expertise, and dedication to making sure our patients and families feel supported every step of the way.

Please help us give Liz a warm welcome! 💙✨

07/16/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday with Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health 🌿
Meet Your Hospice Care Team: Compassion in Every Role

At Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health, our hospice team is a circle of care — providing comfort, support, and dignity for patients and families during life’s final chapter. Each member of our team plays a unique and compassionate role.

👨‍⚕️ Hospice Medical Director
Guides the medical care plan, working closely with the hospice team to manage pain and symptoms, always putting the patient’s comfort first.

👩‍⚕️ Registered Nurse (RN)
Provides expert medical care, helps manage medications, and educates families—ensuring everyone feels supported and informed.

🧑‍⚕️ Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Assists with daily personal care needs like bathing and grooming, offering comfort and preserving dignity.

👩‍💼 Social Worker
Supports patients and families emotionally and practically—offering grief counseling, coordinating resources, and helping with difficult decisions.

🧑‍🦽 Occupational & Physical Therapists (OT/PT)
Promote safety, mobility, and independence—helping patients remain as active and comfortable as possible.

🙏 Spiritual Care Advisor
Provides emotional and spiritual guidance, helping patients and families find peace and meaning according to their own beliefs and values.

💛 Hospice Volunteer
A truly special part of our team—volunteers offer companionship, a listening ear, and help with errands or respite care for family members. Sometimes, just sitting quietly with someone makes all the difference.

💚 Hospice is about living well until the end, surrounded by care, dignity, and love. Every member of our team is here to walk alongside you.

07/15/2025

Join Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health's 'Circle of Friends'! 🌟
For just $10 a month, you can provide healing, hope, and care for a neighbor in need. Imagine making a difference in someone's life with less than the cost of lunch at your favorite restaurant. Your monthly gift ensures that every family receives the compassion, education, and assistance they need, regardless of their ability to pay.
Be as good as gold - become a part of this special group of supporters.
Visit our website to learn more and make a lasting impact today: https://bit.ly/PemiBakerCircleofFriends ❤️

07/13/2025

📣 Did you see our press release?

If you missed it, we’ve shared all the details about our upcoming Grief & Loss Support Group starting July 22nd.

This series is free, open to anyone experiencing any kind of loss, and designed to help you find support and understanding in a safe space.

Read the full announcement on our blog here 👉 https://pemibakerhospicehomehealth.org/grief-loss-support-group-series-starting-july-22nd-2025/

💙 Please share with anyone who might benefit.