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Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health Announces Advance Care Planning Workshops
and Special Wellness Presentation in Honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day
By anna sWanson
As National Healthcare Deci- sions Day (NHDD) approaches on April 16th, Pemi-Baker Hos- pice & Home Health reaffirms its commitment to empowering individuals and families in mak- ing informed healthcare choices. NHDD serves as a crucial re- minder of the significance of advance care planning, encour- aging open discussions about healthcare preferences and en- suring those wishes are respected.
In alignment with the mission of NHDD, Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is pleased to an- nounce a series of free workshops throughout the month of April.
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These workshops will be held during the Ask A Pemi-Baker Nurse days at participating Graf- ton County Senior Centers, pro- viding an accessible platform for individuals to learn and engage in advance care planning discus- sions.
The schedule for the work- shops is as follows:
• Thursday, April 3rd, 11:15am- 12:30pm: Orford Area Senior Services
• Wednesday, April 9th, 10:30- 11:30am: Horse Meadow Senior Center
• Monday, April 14th, 11:30am-12:30pm: Plym- outh Regional Senior Center
• Thursday, April 17th, 12:30pm-1:30pm: Lin-WoodArea Senior Services
During these workshops, at- tendees will have the opportunity to ask questions through the pro- cess of filling out their Advance Directive and POLST forms. These sessions are offered free of charge, with all necessary forms provided.
"National Healthcare De- cisions Day is a vital initiative, and we are proud to support it by offering these educational workshops," said Aubrey Engle, RN, Executive Director at Pemi- Baker Hospice & Home Health. "By providing resources and guidance, we aim to empower individuals in making informed decisions about their healthcare preferences."
Additionally, the Linwood Area Senior Services Center will host a special workshop, "Well- ness, Health & Happiness as We Age," on Monday, April 14th,
from 12:30-1:30pm. This pre- sentation, led by Dr. Kristi Saun- ders, Hospice Medical Director, will highlight the importance of holistic health as we age, focusing on the integration of physical, mental, and
spiritual well-being. Dr. Saunders will discuss how true wellness and hap- piness contribute to overall health and longevity.
For more information about the workshops or to inquire about advance care planning, please contact Pemi-Baker Hos- pice & Home Health at 603-536- 2232 or visit our website at www. pbhha.org.
Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is a trusted, nonprofit agency proudly serving 32 towns in central and northern NH since
1967. Expert services include at- home healthcare and physical therapies (VNA), hospice and palliative care, and community programs including: American
Red Cross CPR/AED/ FA, Caregiver and Be- reavement Support Groups and Ask A Pemi-Baker Nurse days at your local senior centers. Pro- viding compassionate care with experienced staff who are trained, certified professionals and also your neigh- bors. In your time of need, we’re
right where you need us. Pemi-Baker is located at 101
Boulder Point Drive, Suite 3, Plymouth, NH. To contact us please call: 603-536-2232 or email: info@pbhha.org Like our Facebook Page: @pemibakerhos- picehomehealth
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