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Sad to See You Go
July 7, 2022 | Blog Post
We recently said good-bye to Patricia, a traveling Certified Nursing Assistant who has worked at a number of locations across the country. Her outgoing personality, warmth, and compassion made it…
All Adults Should Have a Signed Power of Attorney for Health Care
April 15, 2022 | Blog Post
By Theresa Pichelmeyer, EdD, RN, President and CEO of Valley VNA Senior Care National Health Care Decisions Day is April 16, a day set aside to educate and empower people…
At 114, We Remain Steadfast
December 23, 2021 | Blog Post
Theresa Pichelmeyer, EdD, RN, President & CEO Valley VNA Senior Care In January 2022, Valley VNA will turn 114! We are proud of our steadfast commitment to the health and…
Health Check: Alzheimer’s
December 22, 2021 | Blog Post
By Cami Tesch, Student Nurse College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s and dementia are often used interchangeably. However, think of dementia as a big umbrella…
Health Check: Congestive Heart Failure
December 15, 2021 | Blog Post
By Cami Tesch, Student Nurse College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh What is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure is when the heart is not able to pump a…
Health Check: Depression
December 8, 2021 | Blog Post
By Cami Tesch, Student Nurse College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Unravelling the stigma of depression Depression isn’t something that you can get over with the snap of your fingers….
Health Check: Urinary Tract Infection
November 30, 2021 | Blog Post
By Cami Tesch, Student Nurse College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh How do I know if I have a UTI? A urinary tract infection, also known as a UTI,…
Tap Into Music to Reminisce and Engage: Music as Therapy for Older Adults
November 4, 2021 | Blog Post
By Christy Feuerstahler, CDP, Music Coordinator, Valley VNA Senior Care For people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, music therapy is powerful because a person’s rhythmic response is tied to the…
Plan Now, and You’ll Be Proud Later
August 30, 2021 | Blog Post
By Angela Franz, Valley VNA Senior Care Administrator of Independent & Assisted Living I recently read an article about how the role of physical therapy has changed in recent years…
Design for Dignity and Delight: Building for Better Senior Living
June 8, 2021 | Blog Post
By Theresa Pichelmeyer, Ed.D., RN President & CEO, Valley VNA Senior Care For those of us who have found our calling in caring for older adults, we often describe our…