Navigating the Holidays While Grieving
By Barbara Desmond, MSW, Bereavement Coordinator Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays and even the changing of the seasons can be especially challenging when experiencing the loss of a loved one. Holidays are […]
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Granite VNA Hosts Annual “Lights, Life and Memories” Campaign and Remembrance Ceremonies
Honor and remember loved ones with Granite VNA’s annual Lights, Life and Memories campaign and remembrance ceremonies. Community members are invited to participate by placing the names of loved ones […]
Granite VNA Names Angela Arria Vice President of Home Care
Home health care and hospice agency Granite VNA announces Angela Arria as Vice President of Home Care. In this role, Arria will provide leadership and oversight of the agency’s Home […]
Sixth Generation Tuftonboro Resident Donates Property to Granite VNA
Jeremy (Jere) Hodgdon, a sixth-generation Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, resident who passed away in May 2022, bequeathed 24 acres of land to Granite VNA. The Phinneas Road property, which includes remnants […]
More Keys to Aging Well – Community Engagement
By Lisa Challender, MBA, MSW, Volunteer Coordinator It has been widely reported that, between the years 2010 and 2020, the number of people age 65 and over in the United […]
Hospice House Greeters Honored with Spirit of NH Award for Volunteer Service
Thirty-four volunteers from Hospice House were recently honored by Volunteer NH with the 2023 Spirit of New Hampshire Award for volunteer service. The Hospice House Greeters were recognized at the […]
Granite VNA Names James Manahan Chief Financial Officer
Granite VNA announces James Manahan as its Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Manahan will provide leadership and oversight of all financial business operations and financial policies, and will contribute […]
National Physical Therapy Month – A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist
October is National Physical Therapy Month and Granite VNA is extremely fortunate for our team of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapy assistants (PTAs) who provide quality compassionate care to […]
Nurse and Mentor Named Young Person of the Year by Stay Work Play
Stay Work Play has named Granite VNA home care nurse Michael Newell, RN, “Young Person of the Year” in its 14th Annual Rising Stars Awards. Established in 2009, the awards […]
Move Beyond the Fear of Falling
By Brooke Noonan, Community Health Educator We like slogans. These are catchy quips that grab us and help us remember something. “Finger lickin’ good” or “Just do it” are just […]
