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Let's Honor Judie Ward!8/30/2022 
Judie Ward has been involved with VNA for over 25 years as a supporter, volunteer, and advocate, helping our VNA adapt to meet the current needs of the community. Her wisdom, insight, knowledge, and ability to embrace change have helped transform the organization into the premier home health care provider that it is today. Judie's eagerness to lend her support and selflessly give back stems from her own experience assisting her aging parents. During that period, she developed an understanding of the value and significance of home care.  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.
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Help Save Home Health Care Now!8/23/2022  You Can Help Preserve Access to Home Health Care The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed cutting provider reimbursements by an unprecedented $810 million. This cut would be particularly damaging to home health agencies, like Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA), who are already suffering from increased inflation, staffing challenges, rising fuel prices, and unprecedented costs of COVID-19 procedures and supplies. A bipartisan bill has been proposed to prevent CMS from making these disastrous cuts to home care. The Preserving Access to Home Health Act, S. 4605 is being led by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). 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 join us in safeguarding the Medicare home health program – Click on this link to send a message to your congressional representatives: Ask Congress to Prevent Home Health Cuts that Will Devastate Access to Care 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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The Best Time For Joint Surgery8/9/2022  There have been dramatic improvements in joint replacement surgery over recent years and many people are experiencing the benefits of joint replacement due to injured, diseased, or aging joints. One of the most common questions about joint replacement surgery is: “What is the best time of the year to schedule joint replacement surgery?” While this decision is very personal, based on lifestyle and family considerations, patient consensus tends to suggest spring and early fall are the best seasons to schedule joint replacement surgery in New Jersey. Why Spring and Early Fall? CLOTHING: You’ll want to wear as little clothing as possible during your recovery because it makes cleaning the wound and moving around easier. Cold, snow, and ice will make it necessary to wear more layers and more restrictive garments. Before you go to the hospital prepare a wardrobe that will be easy to get in and out of after surgery and during recovery. SLEEP: Your sleep may be troubled in the weeks after surgery, so you’ll want to avoid the warm pajamas and heavy bedding needed during cold New Jersey winters. EXERCISE: You’ll want to have a variety of exercise options available during your recovery to rebuild joint muscles and avoid boredom. Winter snow and ice and summer heat may keep you confined to the indoors, limiting your freedom. WARMTH: Seniors especially, may find that it takes longer to loosen joints and get moving in cold weather. When temperatures are more consistent inside and outside there is less chance of discomfort, especially for those suffering from arthritis. WORK: While the best time to schedule surgery will depend on individual circumstances, avoiding the popular summer vacation and winter holiday schedules of co-workers may make covering your absence easier for everyone. Of course, this doesn’t work for everyone, including teachers and those working in seasonal retail. SURGEON: Some doctors are so busy that you must schedule your surgery 2 to 3 months ahead. Once you choose the best time, make your surgery appointment as early as possible. CAREGIVERS: You will need a caregiver for at least the first few weeks after surgery. You may want to avoid conflicting with their own summer and holiday plans. Don't forget, one of your best pre- and post-surgery options is Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey… 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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 According to AARP's November 2021 "Home and Community Preferences" survey, approximately 81 million seniors, or two-thirds of U.S. adults, want to stay in their homes as they get older, for as long as they are able. This is known as “Aging in Place”. Do You Have a Plan? Most people put off planning how to age in place until they have a medical emergency, like a fall or chronic health condition. Clearly, that is not the best time to start planning how to remain in your home for the long haul. We all need to have a plan. Fortunately, there is a great guide called Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home from the National Institutes of Health. Check it out to learn:
And remember, Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey is an important community resource to have on your side in this planning process. 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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