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The Delightful Benefits of Doll Therapy
June 10, 2019 | Blog Post
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…
The Non-Negotiables
February 7, 2019 | Blog Post
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…
Personhood and Spirituality Amidst Dementia
June 22, 2016 | Blog Post
By Rev. John McFadden, M. Div., Valley VNA chaplain Up to half of us are likely to experience varying degrees of forms of dementia, so it is unfortunate that the…
Good Ideas For Gardening With Seniors
June 7, 2016 | Blog Post
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…
The Meaning Of Memorial Day
May 23, 2016 | Blog Post
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…
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…
All Seniors (In High School!) Should Have Signed Power Of Attorney For Health Care
April 15, 2016 | Blog Post
By Teri Metropulos, CSW-MAC, hospice manager, ThedaCare At Home We are quickly approaching National Health Care Decisions Day on April 16, a day set aside to educate and empower people…
8 Great Reasons To Bubble Pack Prescription Medications
April 8, 2016 | Blog Post
By Jeff Cushman, R.Ph., Hometown Pharmacy in Neenah Managing complex medication regimens for a loved one can be both time-consuming and stressful. Caregivers often have to interact with multiple prescribing…
7 Causes Of Poor Nutrition In The Elderly
March 11, 2016 | Blog Post
By Julie Fries, RN, Valley VNA Client Care Coordinator for In-Home Care Clients When an older person does not get the proper amount of nutrition or hydration, many times his…
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…