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Make Home a Safer Place for Aging Loved Ones  Each year, one in four older adults experiences a fall (a major cause of injury and death), and most of these incidents happen at home. During National Safety Month, Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) reminds families that simple changes in the home can help prevent injuries and preserve independence. Our experienced nurses, therapists, and home health aides know how to spot the hazards that may go unnoticed, including: ✔️ Loose rugs and cluttered walkways ✔️ Poor lighting and unsafe stairs ✔️ Medication mix-ups or confusion ✔️ Lack of grab bars in bathrooms ✔️ And much more At VNA, we don’t just provide care — we help create safer living environments through home safety evaluations, fall-prevention strategies, and personalized plans. Here are helpful resources from VNA to view and download: Guide to Aging at Home, an action plan for safely aging in place, and our Spring Newsletter, featuring tips on how to Age with Independence & Dignity. 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 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 the VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148.  Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care and hospice services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, and Somerset 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. Comments are closed.
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