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Home Care Leads in Hospice Care6/28/2022  VNA Provides Seamless End-of-Life Care In 1969 Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross published a book titled On Death and Dying which went on to become an international bestseller. In the book, she made a plea for home care as opposed to treatment in an institutional setting and argued that patients should have the ability to participate in their end-of-life decision-making. It should not surprise anyone that home care became the preferred service for end-of-life care since most patients want to be in a comfortable setting with familiar surroundings and with their loved ones. Hospice and palliative care have come a long way since then, but the difference between the two still confuses many people. In an article published in AARP (Kim Hayes, AARP May 31, 2017), it was noted that most people lump palliative care in with hospice, but while they work very much hand-in-hand, there are distinct differences between the two. While both hospice and palliative care focus on patient comfort and treatment of pain, curative treatment may still be tried during palliative care and some patients may move between the two programs as their condition changes over time. Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey’s (VNA) Hospice Care and Palliative Care program provides an integrated care approach with the added benefit of both in-home care and VNA’s Inpatient Hospice at Saint Clare's Dover Hospital. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence. © All content on The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey's website, including blog posts, may be reproduced only if attributed to our organization with a link to vnannj.org.
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Your Neighbors Need Your Help6/21/2022 Providing Neighborhood Healthcare for 124 years Our loved ones, friends, and neighbors who recover or age at home due to illness, injury, or advanced age rely on home care. But many cannot cover all the necessary costs. With your help, the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) never turns away those in need of care. Your gift will make a real difference. And rest assured that your tax-deductible gift will be put to work locally.
*Comments received from clients or family caregivers via correspondence or response to a 3rd-party survey. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence. © All content on The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey's website, including blog posts, may be reproduced only if attributed to our organization with a link to vnannj.org.
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Father's Day is June 196/14/2022  It's time again to celebrate the dads in our lives. Dads bring something special to the table but too often we don't tell them so. Compliments are free and may mean more to your dad than anything you can buy. This Father's Day, join all of us at VNA of Northern New Jersey in not only wishing dads everywhere a happy and healthy Father's Day, but telling the dads in our lives what they mean to us. For more information about VNA gifts or memorials, see the Memorials page or the Donation page on our website. Or call our Foundation at (973) 451-4128. Last year VNA suggested ways to remotely celebrate the dads in your life. We hope this year is different and those special dads can be honored and celebrated in person. Family, friends, food, photos – these can help create a memorable day with lasting memories. More than ever, we’ve learned how important it is to be together and enjoy our time with each other. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence. © All content on The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey's website, including blog posts, may be reproduced only if attributed to our organization with a link to vnannj.org.
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How to Spot Early Signs of Dementia6/7/2022  In an article published on AARP.com (Patrick J. Kiger, AARP, October 22, 2019) it was reported that from age 50 on, it’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. However, persistent difficulty with memory, cognition, or the ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs that something more serious is happening. If you are concerned about the following persistent symptoms for yourself or a loved one, speak with your doctor and see an expert who can conduct tests and come up with an appropriate diagnosis. Dementia symptoms to watch for Dementia isn’t actually a disease but a catch-all term for changes in the brain, including Alzheimer’s, that cause a loss of functioning that interferes with daily life. Here are some of the warning signs identified by dementia experts and mental health organizations: 1. Difficulty with everyday tasks. Everyone makes mistakes, but people with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to do things like keep track of monthly bills or follow a recipe while cooking, the Alzheimer’s Association says. 2. Repetition. Asking a question over and over or telling the same story about a recent event multiple times are common indicators of mild or moderate Alzheimer's, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 3. Communication problems. Observe if a loved one has trouble joining in conversations or following along with them, stops abruptly in the middle of a thought, or struggles to think of words or the name of objects. 4. Getting lost. People with dementia may have difficulty with visual and spatial abilities. That can manifest itself in problems like getting lost while driving, according to the Mayo Clinic. 5. Personality changes. A loved one who begins acting unusually anxious, confused, fearful, or suspicious; becomes upset easily; loses interest in activities, or seems depressed is cause for concern. 6. Confusion about time and place. Loved ones who forget where they are or can’t remember how they got there should raise alarms. Disorientation about time, like routinely forgetting the day of the week, is another sign. 7. Troubling behavior. If your family member seems to have increasingly poor judgment when handling money or neglects grooming and cleanliness, pay attention. Patrick J. Kiger is a contributing writer for AARP. He has written for a wide variety of publications, including the Los Angeles Times Magazine, GQ, and Mother Jones, as well as the websites of the Discovery Channel and National Geographic. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence. © All content on The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey's website, including blog posts, may be reproduced only if attributed to our organization with a link to vnannj.org.
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