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VNA Way to Go! is Off and Running! |
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| | The Shift Shufflers was the top stepping team for Way to Go! 2010 |
Participants in this year's Way to Go! virtual online fundraising event have been hard at work taking steps and increasing their activity to raise money for the VNA. To date, the number of steps taken is just under 3 million!
Ready, Set, Let's Get Walking! |
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Ellen Gagner Presents to First Responders | |
 | | Ellen Gagner, VNA Adult Day Program Case Manager |
Ellen Gagner, VNA Grand Way Adult Day Program Case Manager, has nearly "seen it all" in her more than 20 years of working with people with dementia. That makes her a perfect fit for her new job at the dementia care-focused program at the Adult Day site in South Burlington. She puts her knowledge to use supporting the participants who arrive each day ready to socialize and take part in specially designed activities and meals at the recently renovated site.
Ellen is ready to share her knowledge with the community, too. She is available for presentations to local First Responder groups such as fire, police and emergency medical personnel on how best to handle emergency situations involving people with cognitive impairment diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Her first presentation, made to the Colchester Rescue squad in May, was well-received with over 25 squad members in attendance. Using a question and answer format, Ellen shared tips on effective communication techniques such as the importance of designating one person to do the communicating, offering encouragement and maintaining a calm and confident demeanor. The rescue folks shared stories of past experiences and agreed that the presentation would help them with future interactions in the community.
Ellen will make a presentation to the Shelburne Police Department at the end of June. If you are interested in a presentation from Ellen, please contact her directly at 862-6610.
To learn more about our Adult Day Programs at the VNA, visit our Adult Day Program website page. |
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If you are interested in learning more about our VNA, visit our website at www.vnacares.org. Until Next Time,
Your VNA
Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
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| Featured Article |
 | | Elmer Vaillancourt and Elli Clark, his LNA. |
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End of Year Giving
The VNA's fiscal year comes to an end on June 30. There is still time to offer your support to our Annual Fund campaign. To donate online, click here. We appreciate your support. You make our caring possible! |
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