Design a Gift Experience that Crosses Generations As people age, they tend to realize all the stuff they have. Stacked in the cupboards, stashed in the attic, or shoved in…
The Gift is to be Present to One Another By Colleen Harvot, Director of In-Home Care at Valley VNA Senior Care This blog was originally posted by the Oshkosh Area…
Specialized Training to Assess, Soothe People with Dementia and Help Colleagues, Families By Joelin Mueller, CDP, Valley VNA Life Enrichment Team Lead Three caregivers at Valley VNA Senior Care have…
People with Alzheimer’s, Dementia Benefit from Calming Effects, Caregiving There is something instinctual about how an adult immediately begins to sway and gently pat a baby’s back as soon as…
Staff Nurses and Hospice Care in Assisted Living By Erin Kaskavitch, R.N., Clinical Consultant at Valley VNA Senior Care I came to Valley VNA last year from a prior position…
How to Search for a Quality, Caring Senior Living Community By Tara Pichelmeyer, Senior Living Advisor, Valley VNA Senior Care Emotional, physical, financial, and geographical factors all impact the choice…
Split Safety & Wellness Responsibilities for Aging Parents Julie Fries, RN, In Home Care Every family member has a special talent. You might be the handyman (or woman); some of…
In-Home Care Nurses Help Families Solve Problems, Keep Spirits Up By Colleen Harvot, Valley VNA Senior Care Director of In-Home Care I help lead a team that provides in-home…
By Colleen Harvot, Director of In-Home Care Family caregivers to seniors are people who step up and help their loved ones life safer, happier, and healthier lives. Their roles vary…
Pat Bowen is a Sunday Eucharistic Minister Volunteer to Valley VNA Residents Pat Bowen was raised in a devout Catholic family near Poughkeepsie, New York, and her experience with Catholicism…