By Gina Larsen, guest At any age, an adult needs quality rest to be healthy—about eight hours per 24-hour period, to be exact. Sleep patterns change as people get older,…
By Gina Larsen, guest I recently spoke to a chef who can trace his passion for food and culinary pursuits all the way back to his Sunday after-church walks with…
Three years after the Civil War ended, General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic issued General Order No. 11 on May 5, 1868, after observing families…
By Julie Fries, RN, Valley VNA In-Home Client Care Coordinator I’m Julie Fries, an RN at Valley VNA and client coordinator for all of our in-home care clients’ medical needs….
By Joy Lautenslager, RN, Valley VNA Foot Care Nurse Wiggle your toes. People don’t really think about their feet until they can’t reach them. Valley VNA is the longest consistently…
Denise Burkett soaks up the wisdom of her Depression-era elders. It’s not just the stories from her 102-year-old grandma that inspire, it’s the way she sees the world and still…
Moving mom or dad from your family’s home after decades of building memories and stacks of memorabilia can be overwhelming. There’s endless paperwork to get them situated in their new…