January Newsletter

As winter sets in and temperatures drop, it's important to stay active and engaged. Read our press release with suggestions for seniors to stay connected during the winter season...

In response to patient requests, Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is actively seeking male volunteers and individuals with a military background to participate in their upcoming Hospice volunteer training program. This five-week training, scheduled to commence on January 9th, 2024, aims to equip volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide compassionate care to hospice patients. Get details about our next hospice volunteer training here.

Don't forget we are available to take blood pressures, answer nursing questions, help you fill out your advanced directive forms etc.

Drop in and say hello!

• Plymouth- Every Monday 11:30-12:30
• Orford- The 1st Tuesday every month 10:00-11:00am
• Haverhill- The 2nd Wednesday of every month 10:30-11:30am
• Littleton- The 3rd Tuesday of every month 11:30-12:30
• Lincoln/Linwood- The last Wednesday of every month 10:45-11:45am

When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Like most things in life, it is better to be prepared.

You may wish to include PBH&HH in your will, or make a tax-savvy gift such as an IRA, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance. All gifts will help us bring professional, skilled and compassionate medical care to those in need, continuing our charitable work for generations to come.

According to the American Thyroid Association every adult should have their levels checked, even if they are asymptomatic beginning at the age of 35 and every 5 years after.

Even though the thyroid is small, it controls many of the body’s most important functions. The thyroid is responsible for making hormones that affect breathing, body temperature, heart rate, digestion, metabolism, bone health, energy level and even mood. 

Some signs of thyroid issues are feeling anxious, increased heart rate, increase in sweating, weight loss, weak nails, thinning hair, and feeling cold.