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Living LOUD Classes
Living LOUD tackles the soft voice, mumbled speech, monotone speech and hoarse voice that often afflict Parkinson’s patients. Structured activities that continue to work the
2024 RVNAhealth Spring Breakfast Live Auction Preview
Here is a preview of the exciting live auction items that will be up for bid at the 23rd Annual RVNAhealth Spring Breakfast on Friday,
Want to Reach the Milestone of 100 Years Old?
Nutrition for Quality of Life and Longevity One of the key strategies to optimize your chances of living to 100 lies in the realm of
Meet Danielle Taibi, OT, Dementia Specialist
Meet Danielle Taibi, OT, Dementia Specialist and Educator RVNAhealth has been fortunate to have Danielle Taibi, Occupational Therapist and Dementia Specialist, play an integral part
Join Us for Breakfast!
We hope to see you at our annual Spring Breakfast on Friday, April 26th, 7:30-9:00am at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury, CT. The morning
Donor Support of Mission Programs – Well Child Clinics
Supporting Communities – One Child at a Time Providing care for children who lack insurance has long been essential to our mission. In 1927, the
Volunteering: It’s Good for You!
“Volunteering isn’t just good for the soul; it’s medicine for the heart, mind, and body.” – Unknown With the arrival of spring comes the appreciation
Osteoporosis: Nourishing Your Bones
A Nutritional Approach to Osteoporosis Osteoporosis, characterized by weak and brittle bones, is a condition that affects millions worldwide. While factors like age, genetics, and
Walking The Talk And Winning Awards in Home Care!
In photo: Jessica Spears, StayingWELL Supervisor, provides hands-on caregiver training with “Alex,” RVNAhealth’s training manikin RVNAhealth StayingWELL Home Care Services Wins 2024 Best of Home
Going Somewhere? RVNAhealth Travel Health Will Have You Ready!
Honeymoon? Babymoon? Student term abroad? Retirement travel? Volunteer mission trip? International business? Anniversary celebration? Bucket list travel? Whatever drives your need to explore the world,
Embrace Gut Health with Fermented Foods!
If you’re looking for a simple yet impactful way to boost your health this month, we’ve got just the suggestion for you—eat sauerkraut and yogurt,
It Looks Like Winter Outside, But We’re Thinking Spring!
RVNAhealth will host its 23rd Annual Spring Breakfast on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 7:30am-9:00am at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. The Board of
The Wellness Academy – Oh My How We’ve Grown!
Have you participated in any of our RVNAhealth Wellness Academy offerings? If you have, fantastic! If you have not, let us take a moment to
NEW! RVNAhealth Dementia Education & Resources Program
RVNAhealth is excited to announce the introduction of its new Dementia Education & Resources Program, launching officially in March! The new program is aimed at
RVNAhealth’s First Annual Parkinson’s Symposium Recap
“Living Well With Parkinson’s” …a name apropos for RVNAhealth’s first annual Parkinson’s Symposium, was held at the RVNAhealth Ridgefield office on Friday, January 26th. With
RVNAhealth Partner in Care – Wilton Meadows and The Greens at Cannondale
RVNAhealth has partnered with Wilton Meadows and The Greens at Cannondale for twenty-five years, since The Greens opened its 142-bed assisted living and memory care
One Nutrition Habit For Your New Year!
If you could adopt just one nutrition habit for a lifetime of wellness, what would it be? The answer may surprise you—it’s regular soy consumption.
Fairfield County Bank ’23 Nursing Scholarships Announced
Pictured left to right: Lauren Messina, Hospice RN; Keri Linardi, RVNAhealth Chief Clinical Officer; Dan Berta, President of Fairfield County Bank; Theresa Santoro, RVNAhealth President
Thank You from RVNAhealth’s Director of Philanthropy
In my role as RVNAhealth’s Director of Philanthropy, I work with my team to raise funds and awareness to support our mission of delivering unmatched,
Patient Provider Choice Matters & It’s Your Right!
While no one likes to think about health-related “what ifs,” the unexpected does happen. For individuals that experience injury or illness resulting in a hospital
Stand Up To The Fear of Falling
How the Fear of Falling Hurts As the golden years unfold, older adults often face a silent adversary that can significantly impact their well-being —
We Can’t Do What We Do Without YOU!
For 109 years, RVNAhealth has been a community-based non-profit organization that provides care for people of all ages, from birth through end of life. Today,
Adaptive Equipment on Someone’s Holiday List?
Okay, so adaptive equipment may not actually be on your loved one’s holiday wish list. But for those who struggle with strength, mobility, or sensory
Care Made Possible By You
December 2023 At RVNAhealth, there is the care we deliver. And there are the people we deliver it to. People like Ray. 81
Medicare Enrollment: Understanding Your Options
REMINDER! Medicare enrollment ends December 7th this year. If you are still finalizing your decisions or just want to be better educated, RVNAhealth hosted a
Giving Tuesday 2023 to Support RVNAhealth’s Pet Therapy Program
At RVNAhealth, we know what a difference YOU can make by supporting us on Giving Tuesday and bettering the lives of those in your community. Sophia
Celebrating Our First Parkinson’s Disease Bootcamp Warriors!
On October 9th six brave Parkinson’s Warriors completed RVNAhealth’s first Parkinson’s disease (PD) Bootcamp program. These six clients spent eight weeks coming to our Ridgefield
Are You Prepared? Advanced Care Planning 101
This month, November, is Hospice and Palliative Care Month. In recognition, we strongly encourage all who haven’t initiated discussions about Advanced Care Planning to take
A Primer on Dementia and RVNAhealth Support Services
While former President Jimmy Carter has made headlines about his current journey on hospice care, the former First Lady, Rosalynn, has also been notably in
Have You Seen Us? Thank You to Fairfield County Bank for the Billboard Space!
Thank you to Fairfield County Bank for generously donating time on their billboard space again. Next time you are traveling on I95 South past Norwalk,
A Celebration of Health, Wellness, and Friendship at the 2023 Autumn Dinner
On September 30th, RVNAhealth held its annual Autumn Dinner at Silver Spring Country Club. Great fun was had by all, enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres,
Celebrating Our Nurse-Family Partnership National Award Winner
Congratulations to RVNAhealth’s Laura Shulman Cordeira, MPH, on her receipt of the 2023 Tenacious Caregiver Award presented by the National Service Office at their National
Breast Cancer Awareness and Support at RVNAhealth
One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2023, nearly 300,000 women and 3,000 men
Grief, Healing and the Holidays
This holiday season might mark the initial one following the loss of a loved one. The holidays can become hard for many as grief tends
RVNAhealth Earns Top Workplace Award for 11th Time
RVNAhealth has once again achieved the prestigious Top Workplaces award by Hearst Connecticut Media for 2023, marking the 11th time since 2011 that they have
Thanking our StayingWELL Caregivers
Last week RVNAhealth celebrated Caregiver Appreciation Week for our StayingWELL non-medical caregivers. The RVNAhealth StayingWELL caregiver team is a group of exceptional individuals who work