National Home Care and Hospice Month

"During November the home care and hospice community honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the nation. To recognize their efforts, we [...]

Lighting the Way

Franciscan Life Center Campus 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, United States

Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care lights trees and a path on the campus in memory of loved ones who have died. The lights remain on during the month of November.

Home Care Aide Week

"Home Care Aide Week takes place this year on November 13-19. For over 15 years, National Association of Home Care has used the second full week in November to highlight the many aides whose contributions are second to none as they bring personal warmth to the daily work of giving personal care. They play an [...]

26th Annual Franciscan Christmas Fair

Franciscan Life Center Campus 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, United States

Wreaths    Christmas Trees    Jams & Pickles     Knitted Items    Pottery    Jewelry Homemade Sweet Breads    Orange Rolls     Carmel Pull-aparts     Gluten Free Holiday Treats The Living Creche Hot Dogs     Chili Dogs     Fried Dough     Cinnamon Rolls    Homemade Heavenly Fudge And More

Flu Clinic Open

Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care 267 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT

Our flu clinic is open from October through February. Stop by our location in Meriden or contact us to arrange for our nurses to hold a flu clinic event at your local parish, business or community center.  

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

Parkinson's Disease is a neurological illness that effects the central nervous system. The symptoms and treatment for Parkinson's disease are different for each person. Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care offers one of the most effective therapeutic treatments to combat the effects of Parkinson's Disease: LSVT BIG. LSVT BIG is a type of therapy that [...]