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                                   July 2014
     
Health in the News
How the Affordable Care Act Helps Seniors
Medicare recipients benefiting from ACA provisions
piggy_bank_100.jpg The pros and cons of the Affordable Care Act (also known as "Obama Care") have been widely debated... but regardless of how you feel about the politics, numerous studies are showing that Americans who receive Medicare are benefiting from the program, both financially and through expanded access to preventive care.
Positive Partnerships
Engaging for Change
Area companies, churches and organizations banding together for better community health
Healthy Communities Partnership logo The Healthy Communities Partnership is dedicated to preventing heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other leading chronic disease-related causes of death and disability of residents in Dubois, Gibson, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties through initiatives including tobacco cessation, healthy eating, active living, preventive services and more. The Partnership recently created a video that further explains how it is attempting to make our region healthier; included on the video is a segment about the Deaconess VNA Plus "Heal at Home" program for vulnerable seniors with chronic illnesses.
Caregiving
Eating Tips for Road Trips
Planning ahead helps those you care for stay well during travel

When a family hits the road for summer vacations, a  diet of fast food and soft drinks might be what the kids crave...but the rest of the family (particularly blue-car-icon.jpg older adults or anyone with food sensitivities) need a better plan for eating well while traveling.   

   
Educational Opportunities
It's Not Too Late to Register for the Mid-America Institute on Aging!
More than 300 people are expected to attend the 7th Annual Mid-America Institute on Aging Conference to hear local, state and national speakers discuss healthy aging, caregiving, staying active and more! Diana Nyad, the world's greatest endurance swimmer, will close the conference with an inspiring presentation. Click on the image to register today!
Horton
Gloria Horton, Deaconess VNA Plus Executive Director
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Effective May 1, 2014, Deaconess Health System and VNA Plus entered into a joint venture partnership to more efficiently and effectively deliver home care and hospice services to our communities. We are committed to the belief that the individuals we are able to serve deserve the highest quality of compassionate care and support to promote healing and recovery, and to preserve independence, safety, dignity and quality of life. A significant part of our mission is also being a knowledgeable, professional resource to our communities... please call the Deaconess VNA Plus office nearest you for more information.

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