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Meet Kellie S.
March 31, 2017 | Valley VNA Voice
I was born and raised in Neenah. I’ve lived here all my life. Mom and dad just had my brother and me. Mom was born with a form of CP…
Give up the Guilt
March 9, 2017 | Blog Post
When You Help Move Mom or Dad into Assisted Living By Theresa Pichelmeyer, Valley VNA President & CEO We often feel guilty in the process of planning and moving…
The Neenah Public Library is for Lifelong Learning
February 24, 2017 | Blog Post
10 Enriching (and Free) Activities for Seniors and Their Friends By Gretchen Raab, Director, Neenah Public Library Life enrichment activities are for everyone. We meet new friends, are exposed to…
It’s Heart Month
February 17, 2017 | Blog Post
A Message of Love and Empathy for Caregivers By Candice Freese, Valley VNA Wellness Coordinator February is well known in the medical community as Heart Month, a time when people…
What Would Love Do?
February 2, 2017 | Blog Post
How to Find Family Consensus on Behalf of an Aging Loved One By Rev. John McFadden, Valley VNA Chaplain During a continuing education event for primary care physicians, those attending…
How To Avoid Falls At Home: A Simple Safety Checklist
January 25, 2017 | Blog Post
By Pat Hoogervorst, R.N., Clinical Services Director, Valley VNA Senior Services Six out of every 10 falls happen at home, where we tend to move around without consciously thinking about…
How to Help an Elderly Neighbor
January 19, 2017 | Blog Post
Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe By Colleen Harvot, Valley VNA Director of In-Home Care As a neighbor to an elder, you’ve probably noticed that older people tend to have regular…
Warding off the Winter Blues
January 13, 2017 | Blog Post
10 Ideas to Help Seniors with Seasonal Depression By Colleen Harvot, Valley VNA Director of In-Home Care The winter blues can strike a person of any age, but there are…
Dr. Leslie Neal-Boylan
December 22, 2016 | Valley VNA Voice
She Practices What She Teaches Meet Dr. Leslie Neal-Boylan, Dean, UW Oshkosh College of Nursing and Valley VNA Board Member By Gina Larsen, guest The vintage nurse’s uniform on display…
A Gift Of Peace: Prepare An Essential Documents Box For Your Family
December 9, 2016 | Blog Post
By Joe McGrane, Valley VNA board member and Executive Vice President at Legacy Private Trust Whether you are thinking about a gift to give your family this holiday season, or…