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Greetings!
Please enjoy the latest edition of VNA E-News.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
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Caring for a family member or a loved one can be challenging. Your VNA can help navigate these caregiving challenges with Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This six-week course is designed to provide caregivers the tools they need to care for themselves so they can more effectively care for their loved one.  You will learn to:
- Reduce stress
- Improve self-confidence
- Balance your life
- Better communicate your feelings
- Increase ability to make tough decisions
- Locate helpful resources
Classes are led by Carrie Shamel, MSW, VNA social worker for Long-Term Care, and Paula Gallo, LICSW, CVAA Senior Helpline. Both class leaders bring with them their experience and expertise in caring for persons in the home. This 6-week program will be held at Essex Junction Senior Center,
2 Lincoln Street (at Five Corners), Essex Junction Thursdays September 27-November 11, 2012 5:30-7 pm A donation of $25 is appreciated, but not required. To register, please call 802 658-1900 x3903 or email lecompte@vnacares.org.  and 
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Education Workshop
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How and when do you have a conversation with an older driver about their driving? Medical conditions, medication usage and age-related changes can increase the risk of crashes and injuries. The VNA offers
We Need to Talk: Family Conversations with Older Drivers
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
5-6:30 pm at VNA Grand Way Adult Day Program, Grand Way Commons 412 Farrell Street, South Burlington This education program was produced by AARP based on information created jointly by The Hartford and MIT AgeLab as part of the AARP driver safety program. AARP trained speaker Baird Morgan will present. To register and for more information, call 802 658-1900 x3903 or email lecompte@vnacares.org.
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New Medical Supply Ordering System
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Your VNA has begun a new ordering system for client medical supplies. Not only is the new system more cost efficient, but it also will cut down on supply waste and will insure that the right supplies are available at the right time for VNA clients.  The new system allows supplies such as bandages and catheters to be ordered by VNA case managers upon admission and throughout the client's course of care. Once ordered from our supply company, McKesson Medical and Surgical, the supplies are delivered directly to the client's home by UPS within 24-48 hours. If you have any questions about this new ordering process, we would be happy to talk to you. You may ask your clinician or call our main office at 802 658-1900.
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Fall Hospice Volunteer Training
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 If you are interested in becoming a Hospice volunteer, there's still time to sign up for our fall training offered by the VNA Hospice program.
Fall training info:
6-8:30 pm
For 10 weeks beginning September 12
at the VNA's main office in Colchester, VT
A required orientation session will be held on Wednesday, November 28, following the training course for those wishing to volunteer at the VNA.
Registration deadline is August 29 and there's a fee of $25 for materials and snacks. Contact Erica Marks or Daniel Wilds, Hospice Volunteer Coordinators, at 860-4411 to sign up or for more information. |
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Sincerely,
Your VNA
Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
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Curious George at University Mall
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Curious George will make a special appearance at the University Mall on:
Saturday
September 15
10am - 12pm
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