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9 Home Safety Tips For Elderly People
May 13, 2016 | Blog Post
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….
4 Reasons Your Feet Need A Foot Care Nurse
April 29, 2016 | Blog Post
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…
Seven Ways To Better Manage Moving Day For Mom
March 25, 2016 | Blog Post
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…
How To Use Music As Therapy For Older Adults
March 4, 2016 | Blog Post
By Christy Feuerstahler, Valley VNA music coordinator Music therapy for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia is powerful because a person’s rhythmic response is tied to the motor center of the…
How Businesses Can Support People With Dementia As A Purple Angel
February 26, 2016 | Blog Post
By Renee Neumeyer, Valley VNA Business Development Director and Purple Angel Community Trainer Did you know 70 percent of people with dementia live in their homes in their communities? A…
When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Valley VNA Knitting Lady
February 12, 2016 | Blog Post
By Gina Sanders Larsen, guest The knitting ladies, plus one rogue needle worker, meet every day on the second floor of the Valley VNA residence in front of the fireplace….
How To Be A Good Neighbor To An Elderly Person
January 15, 2016 | Blog Post
By Colleen Harvot, Director of In Home Care, Valley VNA Senior Services One of our core missions is to help seniors stay happy and healthy in their own homes. Our…
What Is The Purple Angel Program?
December 23, 2015 | Blog Post
Do you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia? Chances are you do. There are an estimated 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. The Purple Angel…
Life Enrichment Activities For Alzheimer’s Disease
December 16, 2015 | Blog Post
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It can impair an individual’s memory as well as his or her behavior and thinking. Life enrichment activities can help those living…
Tips From A Nurse: Type 2 Diabetes
December 2, 2015 | Blog Post
The number of Americans with Type 2 diabetes is increasing each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.3 percent of people in the United States have…