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        • Mixed Vegetable & Farro Soup
        • Winter Leek & Potato Soup
        • Zucchini-Basil Soup
        • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
        • Broccoli-Feta Soup
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        • Avocado-Yogurt Dip
        • Spinach-Artichoke Dip
        • Chili-Lime Peanuts
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        • White Bean Dip
        • Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
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        • Broccoli & Goat Cheese Soufflé
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        • Spicy 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili
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        • Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
        • Chicken and Dumplings
        • Pasta Primavera
        • Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
        • Thyme & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
        • Roast Pork with Apples & Onions
        • Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie
        • Marinated Chicken Breasts
        • Bourbon Glazed Samon
        • Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
        • Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash
        • Broiled Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
        • Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
        • Almond-Crusted Salmon
        • Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Alfredo
        • Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza
        • Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs
        • 7-Seasoning Baked Salmon Filets
        • Panko-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
        • Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts with Fresh Rosemary
        • Broiled Salmon with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise
        • Ribollita Stew
        • Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
        • Sheet-Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
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        • Grilled Asparagus
        • Cranberry, Almond & Broccoli Salad
        • Sour Cream-Dill Potato Salad
        • Fresh Corn Sauté with Pepper & Onion
        • Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
        • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
        • Carrot Soufflé
        • Shrimp Avocado Salad
        • Chicken and Strawberry Salad
        • Roasted Butternut Squash
        • Fresh Corn & Cucumber Salad
        • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
        • Braised Asparagus
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        • Berry Lemonade Bars
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        • Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
        • Apple Pandowdy
        • Chocolate Not-Only-In-Your-Dreams Cake
        • No-Sugar-Added Apple Pie
        • Zucchini Brownies
        • Blueberry Crisp
        • Holiday Pumpkin Bread
        • Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
        • Chocolate Bread Pudding
        • Lemon Meringue Pie
        • Lemon Crinkle Cookies
        • Pineapple-Mango Ice Cream
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        • Oatmeal with Bananas
        • Overnight Oatmeal
        • Skinny Ham & Cheese Omelet
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        • Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
        • Overnight Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes
        • Strawberry-Almond Baked Oatmeal
        • Carrot, Apple & Ginger Smoothie
        • Maple-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Bread
        • Strawberry, Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Parfait
        • Pumpkin Bread
        • Lemon-Ricotta Berry Toast
      • Lunch >
        • Chicken Club Wraps
        • Cobb Egg Salad
        • Rotisserie Chicken Salad
        • Roast Beef Wrap
        • Cucumber Sandwich
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        • Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
        • Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
        • Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapes
      • Soup >
        • Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
        • Creamy Chilled Avocado Soup
        • Potato-Leek Bisque
        • White Bean Soup
        • Creamy Turnip Soup
        • Sweet Pea Soup
        • Easy & Quick Spicy Gazpacho
        • Mango Coconut Soup
        • Butternut Squash Soup with Pepitas
        • Pumpkin-Apple Soup
        • Carrot Soup with Yogurt
        • Velvety Squash Soup
        • Mushroom Soup with Barley & Thyme
        • Potato Soup
        • Mixed Vegetable & Farro Soup
        • Winter Leek & Potato Soup
        • Zucchini-Basil Soup
        • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
        • Broccoli-Feta Soup
      • Appetizers >
        • Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Spread
        • Avocado-Yogurt Dip
        • Spinach-Artichoke Dip
        • Chili-Lime Peanuts
        • Buttermilk Ranch Dip
        • Creamy Spinach Feta Dip
        • White Bean Dip
        • Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
      • Main Course >
        • Elegant Cheese Souffle
        • Herbed Chicken and Rice
        • Baked Salmon Dijon
        • Barbecued Chicken
        • Stir-Fried Beef & Vegetables
        • Macaroni and Cheese
        • Braised Brisket & Root Vegetables
        • Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
        • Zucchini Lasagna
        • Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
        • Soba Noodle Stir Fry
        • Winter Vegetable Dal (Red Lentils)
        • Almond-Crusted Pork with Dipping Sauce
        • Broccoli & Goat Cheese Soufflé
        • Baked Tofu
        • Chicken with Snap Peas
        • Grilled Chicken & Vegetables
        • Smoky Barbecue Chicken
        • Spicy 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili
        • Asian Noodles and Chicken
        • Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
        • Chicken and Dumplings
        • Pasta Primavera
        • Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
        • Thyme & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
        • Roast Pork with Apples & Onions
        • Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie
        • Marinated Chicken Breasts
        • Bourbon Glazed Samon
        • Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
        • Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash
        • Broiled Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
        • Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
        • Almond-Crusted Salmon
        • Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Alfredo
        • Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza
        • Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs
        • 7-Seasoning Baked Salmon Filets
        • Panko-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
        • Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts with Fresh Rosemary
        • Broiled Salmon with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise
        • Ribollita Stew
        • Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
        • Sheet-Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
      • Salads & Side Dishes >
        • Cool, Creamy Applesauce
        • Sweet Potato Custard
        • Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread Rolls
        • Cranberry Orange Sauce
        • Crispy Potato Latkes & Apple Sauce
        • Arugula & Strawberry Salad
        • Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
        • Sweet Potato Tots
        • Lemon Muffins
        • Roasted Brocolli Florets with Citrus
        • Veggie Potato Salad
        • Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
        • Orzo, Feta & Sundried Tomato Salad
        • Grilled Asparagus
        • Cranberry, Almond & Broccoli Salad
        • Sour Cream-Dill Potato Salad
        • Fresh Corn Sauté with Pepper & Onion
        • Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
        • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
        • Carrot Soufflé
        • Shrimp Avocado Salad
        • Chicken and Strawberry Salad
        • Roasted Butternut Squash
        • Fresh Corn & Cucumber Salad
        • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
        • Braised Asparagus
      • Dessert >
        • Airy Gelatin Foam
        • Easy Chocolate Mousse
        • Apple Coffee Cake
        • Chocolate Chip Whole-Grain Blondies with Pecans
        • Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
        • Ginger Baked Apples
        • HOLIDAY COOKIES
        • Easy Slice & Bake Sugar Cookies
        • No-Bake Graham Cracker & Peanut Butter Cookies
        • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
        • Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Chocolate Chip Cookies
        • No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
        • Light Strawberry Shortcake
        • Baked Pumpkin Pudding
        • No-bake Oatmeal Cocoa Cookies
        • Banana Bread
        • HOLIDAY TREATS
        • Keto Chocolate Truffles
        • Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
        • Glazed Condensed Milk Cookies
        • Red Velvet Cupcakes
        • Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
        • Easy Key Lime Pie
        • Zucchini Bread
        • Berry Lemonade Bars
        • Dark Chocolate Avocado Cake
        • Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
        • Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
        • Apple Pandowdy
        • Chocolate Not-Only-In-Your-Dreams Cake
        • No-Sugar-Added Apple Pie
        • Zucchini Brownies
        • Blueberry Crisp
        • Holiday Pumpkin Bread
        • Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
        • Chocolate Bread Pudding
        • Lemon Meringue Pie
        • Lemon Crinkle Cookies
        • Pineapple-Mango Ice Cream
      • Miscellaneous Recipes >
        • Frozen Fruit Ice Cubes
        • Cranberry Raisin Oatmeal Bars
        • Oven Baked Kale Chips
        • Vanilla & Almond Popcorn
        • Spiced Pecans
        • Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Summer Aid
        • Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
        • Apple Pie Energy Balls
        • Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
        • Strawberry Lemonade
      • Food Hints >
        • Storing Lemons
        • Storing Avocados
        • Storing Honey
        • 10 Ways to Clean with Lemons
      • Vegan >
        • Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
        • Vegan Apple Crisp
        • Spring Pea Dip with Almonds, Ginger, and Cilantro
        • Breakfast Carrot Pudding
        • Toasted Paprika Chickpeas
        • Raspberry Scones
        • Vegan Chocolate Chip Brownies
        • Vegan Sweet & Sour Cauliflower
        • Beefless Stew
        • Pineapple-Mango Ice Cream
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    • Recipes >
      • Breakfast >
        • Tropical Smoothie
        • Green Tea Smoothie
        • Cottage Cheese Omelet
        • Cinnamon French Toast
        • Whole Grain Buttermilk Pancakes
        • Oatmeal with Bananas
        • Overnight Oatmeal
        • Skinny Ham & Cheese Omelet
        • Mixed Berry Acai Smoothie
        • Silly Pancakes
        • Blueberry and Maple-Pecan Granola Parfaits
        • Mushroom Frittata
        • Strawberry Banana Smoothie
        • Savory Ham, Cheese and Chive Scones
        • Feta, Scallion & Asparagus Frittata
        • Waffle Iron Hash Browns
        • Egg White Breakfast Bites
        • Baked Eggs with Spinach, Mushrooms & Leeks
        • Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
        • Overnight Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes
        • Strawberry-Almond Baked Oatmeal
        • Carrot, Apple & Ginger Smoothie
        • Maple-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Bread
        • Strawberry, Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Parfait
        • Pumpkin Bread
        • Lemon-Ricotta Berry Toast
      • Lunch >
        • Chicken Club Wraps
        • Cobb Egg Salad
        • Rotisserie Chicken Salad
        • Roast Beef Wrap
        • Cucumber Sandwich
        • Spinach & Cheese Quiche
        • Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
        • Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
        • Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapes
      • Soup >
        • Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
        • Creamy Chilled Avocado Soup
        • Potato-Leek Bisque
        • White Bean Soup
        • Creamy Turnip Soup
        • Sweet Pea Soup
        • Easy & Quick Spicy Gazpacho
        • Mango Coconut Soup
        • Butternut Squash Soup with Pepitas
        • Pumpkin-Apple Soup
        • Carrot Soup with Yogurt
        • Velvety Squash Soup
        • Mushroom Soup with Barley & Thyme
        • Potato Soup
        • Mixed Vegetable & Farro Soup
        • Winter Leek & Potato Soup
        • Zucchini-Basil Soup
        • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
        • Broccoli-Feta Soup
      • Appetizers >
        • Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Spread
        • Avocado-Yogurt Dip
        • Spinach-Artichoke Dip
        • Chili-Lime Peanuts
        • Buttermilk Ranch Dip
        • Creamy Spinach Feta Dip
        • White Bean Dip
        • Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
      • Main Course >
        • Elegant Cheese Souffle
        • Herbed Chicken and Rice
        • Baked Salmon Dijon
        • Barbecued Chicken
        • Stir-Fried Beef & Vegetables
        • Macaroni and Cheese
        • Braised Brisket & Root Vegetables
        • Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
        • Zucchini Lasagna
        • Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
        • Soba Noodle Stir Fry
        • Winter Vegetable Dal (Red Lentils)
        • Almond-Crusted Pork with Dipping Sauce
        • Broccoli & Goat Cheese Soufflé
        • Baked Tofu
        • Chicken with Snap Peas
        • Grilled Chicken & Vegetables
        • Smoky Barbecue Chicken
        • Spicy 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili
        • Asian Noodles and Chicken
        • Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
        • Chicken and Dumplings
        • Pasta Primavera
        • Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
        • Thyme & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
        • Roast Pork with Apples & Onions
        • Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie
        • Marinated Chicken Breasts
        • Bourbon Glazed Samon
        • Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
        • Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash
        • Broiled Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
        • Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
        • Almond-Crusted Salmon
        • Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Alfredo
        • Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza
        • Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs
        • 7-Seasoning Baked Salmon Filets
        • Panko-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
        • Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts with Fresh Rosemary
        • Broiled Salmon with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise
        • Ribollita Stew
        • Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
        • Sheet-Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
      • Salads & Side Dishes >
        • Cool, Creamy Applesauce
        • Sweet Potato Custard
        • Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread Rolls
        • Cranberry Orange Sauce
        • Crispy Potato Latkes & Apple Sauce
        • Arugula & Strawberry Salad
        • Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
        • Sweet Potato Tots
        • Lemon Muffins
        • Roasted Brocolli Florets with Citrus
        • Veggie Potato Salad
        • Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
        • Orzo, Feta & Sundried Tomato Salad
        • Grilled Asparagus
        • Cranberry, Almond & Broccoli Salad
        • Sour Cream-Dill Potato Salad
        • Fresh Corn Sauté with Pepper & Onion
        • Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
        • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
        • Carrot Soufflé
        • Shrimp Avocado Salad
        • Chicken and Strawberry Salad
        • Roasted Butternut Squash
        • Fresh Corn & Cucumber Salad
        • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
        • Braised Asparagus
      • Dessert >
        • Airy Gelatin Foam
        • Easy Chocolate Mousse
        • Apple Coffee Cake
        • Chocolate Chip Whole-Grain Blondies with Pecans
        • Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
        • Ginger Baked Apples
        • HOLIDAY COOKIES
        • Easy Slice & Bake Sugar Cookies
        • No-Bake Graham Cracker & Peanut Butter Cookies
        • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
        • Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Chocolate Chip Cookies
        • No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
        • Light Strawberry Shortcake
        • Baked Pumpkin Pudding
        • No-bake Oatmeal Cocoa Cookies
        • Banana Bread
        • HOLIDAY TREATS
        • Keto Chocolate Truffles
        • Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
        • Glazed Condensed Milk Cookies
        • Red Velvet Cupcakes
        • Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
        • Easy Key Lime Pie
        • Zucchini Bread
        • Berry Lemonade Bars
        • Dark Chocolate Avocado Cake
        • Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
        • Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
        • Apple Pandowdy
        • Chocolate Not-Only-In-Your-Dreams Cake
        • No-Sugar-Added Apple Pie
        • Zucchini Brownies
        • Blueberry Crisp
        • Holiday Pumpkin Bread
        • Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
        • Chocolate Bread Pudding
        • Lemon Meringue Pie
        • Lemon Crinkle Cookies
        • Pineapple-Mango Ice Cream
      • Miscellaneous Recipes >
        • Frozen Fruit Ice Cubes
        • Cranberry Raisin Oatmeal Bars
        • Oven Baked Kale Chips
        • Vanilla & Almond Popcorn
        • Spiced Pecans
        • Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Summer Aid
        • Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
        • Apple Pie Energy Balls
        • Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
        • Strawberry Lemonade
      • Food Hints >
        • Storing Lemons
        • Storing Avocados
        • Storing Honey
        • 10 Ways to Clean with Lemons
      • Vegan >
        • Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
        • Vegan Apple Crisp
        • Spring Pea Dip with Almonds, Ginger, and Cilantro
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Home Care Urgently Needs Your Help

7/27/2023

 
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View the message from VNANNJ and Faith Scott, President & CEO
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made drastic cuts of close to $20 billion over the next 10 years. This means that nearly 3 million Medicare beneficiaries may lose access to clinical nursing and therapy services in the home.

This is unprecedented in our 125-year history of caring for communities. It will be particularly damaging to our VNA and all Home Care agencies already challenged by inflation, staffing shortages, fuel prices, and continuing COVID-19 issues.

Since 1898, VNA has been providing care in the home that is proven to be the preferred choice for seniors and people with disabilities. Reducing payments to home health agencies threatens access to this vital care.

Please click on this link to send a message to your congressional representatives.

Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about helping seniors “age in place” to avoid hospitalization and nursing homes, and also what services people need to recover from illness and surgery at home. We suggest that you learn more about our home health care services and make a plan to age at home before you have a health emergency.

Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the care our patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please visit vnannj.org/donate or call VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Passaic 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.

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10 steps to reduce stress.

7/25/2023

 
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Reducing stress leads to better health.
Reducing stress is important for maintaining overall health and mental and emotional well-being. Here are some effective strategies to help manage and reduce stress:
  1. Exercise: We’ve said it many times – exercise is the best medicine. Walking, yoga, and resistance training can help reduce stress levels by releasing endorphins, the natural mood-enhancing chemicals in the body.
  2. Relaxation techniques: Incorporate a relaxation program into your daily routine. Deep breathing, meditation, and many more techniques are readily available. Consult with your physician and find programs online or in your community. 
  3. Diet and Sleep: A diet high in caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and “junk food” reduces your body’s ability to manage stress. Eating a healthy diet and getting good quality sleep can enhance your resilience to stress.
  4. Time management: Make a list every day. Prioritize tasks and be realistic about what is manageable within the day. This will help reduce being overwhelmed, increase productivity, and reduce stress.
  5. Socialize: Share your thoughts and feelings with trusted individuals to help each other cope with feelings of stress.
  6. Be active: Include time for enjoyable hobbies and activities in your daily schedule. Engaging in activities that bring you pleasure and relaxation can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
  7. Self-care: Also include time for self-care in your daily schedule. Even taking just 15 minutes for grooming and relaxation in the morning and night can slow down your inner clock and help to better manage your daily stress.
  8. Boundaries: Learn to say no so you do not overextend yourself.
  9. Organize: Declutter your living and working spaces. A clean and orderly space can help reduce stress and promote a sense of calm.
  10. Help: If you find you cannot manage your daily stress by yourself, consider seeking support from a therapist for guidance and strategies to help you manage stress effectively.

​There is no plan that works for everyone, so it's essential to find what works best for you. Simply try a combination of these stress-reducing techniques, adopt what works easily for you, and add more as you are able.

Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about helping seniors “age in place” to avoid hospitalization and nursing homes, and also what services people need to recover from illness and surgery at home. We suggest that you learn more about our home health care services and make a plan to age at home before you have a health emergency.

Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the care our patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please visit vnannj.org/donate or call VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Passaic 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.

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Not all hospice programs are the same.

7/18/2023

 
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Why VNA Hospice?

Hospice care is intended to enhance the quality of life for people with terminal illnesses by providing pain management and care and support for the patient and their caregivers. But not all hospice programs are the same. Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) provides a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s needs and wishes. What does this mean?

  • Most important of all is that VNA hospice care is provided in the comfort of home, surrounded by family and friends
  • Care is coordinated between our medical director and the patient, their physician, and caregivers
  • A highly qualified skilled nurse is the case manager for each patient and their family
  • Care is supported by certified home health aides, dieticians, therapists, social workers, and bereavement counselors
  • Caregiver respite programs are available to provide caregivers with time for self-care

Just because a hospice diagnosis is received, it does not mean it is final. Some patients improve and are moved from hospice to conventional medical care. That’s when VNA patients also benefit from our unique hospice program. VNA patients may move seamlessly between traditional home health care, palliative care, and hospice care with the same VNA team instead of moving in and out of different facilities and programs. When families are dealing with the stress of terminal illness this is especially comforting.

​Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about helping seniors “age in place” to avoid hospitalization and nursing homes, and also what services people need to recover from illness and surgery at home. We suggest that you learn more about our home health care services and make a plan to age at home before you have a health emergency.

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Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the care our patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please visit vnannj.org/donate or call VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Passaic 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.

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Tips to keep those with Dementia safe

7/11/2023

 
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A practical guide for caregivers of a loved one with dementia.

Keeping someone with dementia safe from getting lost requires implementing various strategies to minimize the risk. Here are some suggestions:
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  1. Establish a structured routine: Maintaining a consistent daily routine can help reduce confusion and disorientation. Familiarity and predictability can help prevent the person from becoming agitated or disoriented.
  2. Secure the living environment: Ensure the living environment is safe and secure. Consider using door alarms or motion sensors that alert caregivers to prevent your loved one from wandering outside unsupervised.
  3. Simplify the living space: Minimize clutter. Remove or secure items that could be potentially dangerous, such as cleaning supplies, sharp objects, or medications. This helps reduce the risk of accidents and confusion.
  4. Provide identification and contact information: Ensure that the person with dementia has identification on them at all times, such as an ID bracelet and labels sewn into clothing with identification and contact information.
  5. Supervise and monitor: Regularly check on your loved one, especially during times when wandering tendencies may be more common, such as in the evening or at night. Baby monitors and surveillance cameras are readily available and easy to operate.
  6. Engage in regular physical activity: Physical activity can improve sleep and help reduce the urge to wander.
  7. Engage in meaningful activities: Wandering behavior in people with dementia is often associated with boredom.
  8. Inform neighbors and local authorities: Let neighbors and local authorities, such as the police department, know about the person's condition and wandering tendencies. Provide them with contact information, so they can alert you if they notice the person in an unsafe situation.
  9. Invest in tracking devices: GPS tracking devices, such as wearable GPS bracelets or pendants, can be helpful in locating a person with dementia who has wandered off. These devices allow caregivers to quickly locate them if they become lost.
  10. Use safety devices: Automatic gas or electric stove shut-off systems are available which can help prevent accidental gas or electric stove usage.

Remember, every individual with dementia is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. It's important to regularly reassess the safety measures and adapt them based on the person's changing needs and abilities. Consulting with healthcare professionals, dementia support groups, or organizations specializing in dementia care, such as VNA of Northern New Jersey (VNA), can provide additional guidance and resources for keeping someone with dementia safe.

Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about helping seniors “age in place” to avoid hospitalization and nursing homes, and also what services people need to recover from illness and surgery at home. We suggest that you learn more about our home health care services and make a plan to age at home before you have a health emergency.

Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the care our patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please visit vnannj.org/donate or call VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Passaic 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.

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Did You Know? Exercise is the fountain of youth.

7/4/2023

 
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Exercise is good preventive medicine.

After 40, muscle and bone mass decrease every year, eventually leading to instability, falls, and fractures. In fact, 1 in 3 adults 50 years and older experience at least one fall per year which leads to ever-increasing inactivity and physical decline. This age-related reduction in muscle mass, strength, and physical performance is known as sarcopenia. Osteoporosis, obesity, and many other age-related conditions are associated with or made worse by sarcopenia. 

So, if muscle and bone mass are maintained or improved, will health improve? Many studies show the answer is a resounding YES, and the preventive medicine is simple.
  1. See your doctor: Consult with your doctor and inform them you are beginning an exercise program, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or concerns.
  2. Use resistance training: Use weights, bodyweight exercises (calisthenics), or resistance bands at least several times per week. Start with lighter weights and increase the intensity as you build strength. Focus on upper body and lower body exercises that target major muscle groups, including arms, chest and back, and lower legs. 
  3. Progressively overload: To stimulate muscle and bone growth, you need to progressively challenge your body. Gradually increase the weight, repetitions, or difficulty of your exercises over time. This progressive overload helps promote muscle and bone adaptation.
  4. Eat a balanced diet: Eat a balanced diet that provides adequate protein, which is essential for muscle growth. Reduce carbohydrate intake and include protein-rich foods in every meal and snack. Avoid sugar and processed foods.
  5. Stay hydrated: Drink lots of water throughout the day. Proper hydration is important for muscle and bone health. 
  6. Rest for recovery: Allow your body enough time to rest and recover between exercise sessions. This allows the muscles and bones to repair and grow stronger. Aim for 48 hours of rest between resistance training sessions targeting the same muscle groups.
  7. Walk: As you regain strength and mobility include brisk walking in your exercise routine. Mobility is key to longevity.

Remember, consistency and patience are key when it comes to gaining muscle and bone mass. It may take time to see significant results, but with dedication and the right approach, you may find that exercise is indeed your fountain of youth.


Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about helping seniors “age in place” to avoid hospitalization and nursing homes, and also what services people need to recover from illness and surgery at home. We suggest that you learn more about our home health care services and make a plan to age at home before you have a health emergency.

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Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the care our patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please visit vnannj.org/donate or call VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Passaic 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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