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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…
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…