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September 2011

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 September 11
VNSNY Remembers September 11

Amidst the terror, confusion, and personal loss of 9-11, VNSNY social workers, therapists, and home health aides came together to support their patients, their communities, their broken city, and each other in every way they could. On the 10th anniversary of that fateful day, our staff members revisit and reflect on their experiences.

 

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Strong Foundations Therapy    
Strong Foundations

If you worry about a loved one falling, you're not alone. Seventy percent of falls occur in the home, and whether your parent lives with you or not, you can't always be there to help with mobility. Falls are the leading cause of injury among the elderly, and they may involve complications that prevent your loved one from living independently. Strong Foundations, a new program from VNSNY, can help.

 

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Sleep and Immunity

You know that a bad night's sleep can make you cranky, but did you know that how well you sleep can affect your physical health, too? Consistently poor sleep has been linked to chronic health conditions, from obesity and diabetes to hypertension and heart disease, as well as stress, depression, and anxiety.
A good night's sleep, however, may be the key to health.
 

 

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Expert Advice from VNSNY
A Good Night's Sleep
Is Vital 
"Sleep is necessary for our bodies' cells and immune system to recuperate and be ready for another day supporting and protecting us. An active and healthy lifestyle with a well-rounded diet enhances our ability to stay healthy, and adequate sleep everyday is vital." 

-Sandra Eger-McTernan, RN, MSN, CPNP
  
A Day in the Life - VNSNY Blog
Wake Me Up When September Ends

"I watched all of the events of that morning from my office on the 25th floor of a building six blocks south of where the Twin Towers stood; my office faced north. As I walked home over the Brooklyn Bridge with my husband, I was traumatized and nonverbal." 

 

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