November is National Family Caregiver Month--and studies routinely show that caregivers are often at risk of needing more physical and emotional assistance than the people they're caring for. Where to look for help? How to pay for it? Who to trust? These questions often plague individuals who are trying to provide care to a loved one; Deaconess VNA Plus Private Duty Services has compiled a collection of resources to address these challenges, including a downloadable needs checklist.

From left: Sister Jennifer Miller, Sharon Stoltz, RN, Ruth Smith and Dr. Douglas Hatler received their awards at the 2015 Health Care Heroes banquet.

Heroes come in many forms...and for the fifth consecutive year, Deaconess VNA Plus will honor and thank individuals or groups who have demonstrated integral partnerships with our agency in fulfilling our mission of compassionate care. The "Giving Thanks" Gala will take place Friday, November 20 at the Evansville Country Club. The 2015 honorees are:

• Julie K. Gerhardt, MD - The Dr. Edwin Walker Award
• Jon and Carol Grant and Uniseal, Inc. - The James R. Duncan Award
• The Ben and Ruth Buente Family - The Lydia Metz Award
• Father Ted Tempel - Special Recognition

Individual and corporate sponsorships are still available; for more information, please contact David Schutte, Development Program Director, at 812-425-3561 or toll free, 800-326-4862. And look for photos of this special evening in the November issue of On The Home Front! 

Gloria Horton, Deaconess VNA Plus Executive Director