On The Home Front

September 2014

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In The News

Medicare To Pay for Care Coordination

Physicians to receive compensation for service some already provide

Beginning in January 2015, Medicare will reimburse physicians who oversee care for patients with two or more chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and depression...a move that the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid calls "a significant policy change" that officials hope will pay for itself through reduced hospital admissions.

Caregiving

24-Hour Alzheimer's Helpline Available

September is World Alzheimer's Month

Anyone who is caring for someone with dementia knows that questions, concerns and emergencies don't always occur during normal business hours. The Alzheimer's Association recognizes that also and is doing something about it.

LEARN MORE HERE

An Ounce of Prevention

Emergency Preparedness And Then Some

Seniors, disabled, others with special needs require additional planning

While some may look forward to the fall and winter seasons, nobody wants to experience a tornado or an ice storm and the resulting downed trees and power outages that inevitably occur. Planning ahead for severe weather is a focus of September's National Emergency Preparedness Month...and a must for the elderly and those who live with disabilities and other special needs.

READ ON FOR PREPAREDNESS TIPS

Community Involvement

Evansville Honor Flight Takes Off October 25

Public is invited to show support for area Veterans

Thanks to the efforts of Atlas Van Lines and several community agencies,

the inaugural Evansville Honor Flight will transport 70 Veterans (most from World War II) and their guardians to Washington, DC on Saturday, October 25 to view the national memorials dedicated in their honor. Since many are now in their 80s and 90s, this may be the only opportunity they have to make this meaningful trip...and the public is encouraged to support them on their journey.

TWO WAYS TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR THEIR SERVICE

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 anytime.

Evansville, IN: 812-425-3561 Princeton, IN: 812-385-8857

Tell City, IN: 812-547-7967 Eldorado, IL: 618-273-9305

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