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 February is American Heart Month, and Home Care Matters More Than Ever February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly half of all American adults live with some form of cardiovascular disease, and many are older adults managing chronic conditions at home. At Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ), we help patients monitor blood pressure, manage medications, and recover safely after cardiac events. Just as important, we help families prepare for the unexpected by encouraging a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP), so caregivers know the warning signs, who to call, and what to do in a cardiac emergency when every second matters. This proactive, at-home approach helps protect patients, reduce complications, and bring peace of mind to families. Learn more about creating your own CERP here. This American Heart Month, we thank you for helping VNANNJ protect hearts, strengthen families, and keep our community healthier at home. Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ) is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about healthy aging and how to successfully “age in place” while avoiding hospitalization and nursing homes. 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 (VNANNJ) 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 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. Comments are closed.
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