RVNAhealth News
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 your or 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
Highlighting the Hospice Conversation
Jimmy Carter and his decision to enter hospice care has taken prominent placement in national news over the past six months. His decision to make
Celebrate and Support RVNAhealth at Autumn Dinner 2023
RVNAhealth will host its annual Autumn Dinner on Saturday evening, September 30 at Silver Spring Country Club in Ridgefield, CT. The Board of Directors, Autumn
You Are Invited to Help Make a Difference!
The RVNAhealth Board of Directors, Leadership Team, and the Autumn Dinner Committee invite you to join us at the annual RVNAhealth Autumn Dinner on September
Nutrition For All Seasons
Feeling late to the start of your nutrition goals this year? Experiencing new or existing GI issues such bloating, nausea, or constipation? Received a new
New Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Ridgefield
RVNAhealth, in coordination with the Alzheimer’s Association, is pleased to now offer a monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group at its Ridgefield offices. Held on the
Jan Brown vs. Parkinson’s … Score: 1-0
Nothing seems to stop 74 year old Newtown resident, Jan Brown – not even a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis! With a determined spirit and help from
Showcasing Leadership and Expertise in Health
RVNAhealth took center stage recently in two thought provoking discussions about the health care industry and the relationship between nutrition and mental illness. TEDMED Conversations:
Living a Healthy Brain Lifestyle
June is recognized as Brain Health Awareness Month. It is a time to bring attention to the importance of maintaining good brain health and promoting
RVNAhealth Hospice and Palliative Teams Win 2023 Florence Wald Award for Excellence in End-of-Life Care
RVNAhealth’s Hospice and Palliative care teams won the 2023 Florence Wald Award for Excellence in End-of-Life Care. Florence Wald Connecticut History The Florence Wald Award
Music Therapy…Meeting Patients Where They Are
The American Music Therapy Association defines Music Therapy as “the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals.” In other words, it
When Caregivers and Clients Become More
StayingWELL home care service clients often become more than just clients to our staff. And sometimes we become more than just daily caregivers to them.
Thank You for a Successful 2023 Spring Breakfast
At the RVNAhealth Spring Breakfast, the early bird was treated to quiche, coffee, convivial conversation, and possibly even a trip to Africa. It’s amazing what 400 people can
Celebrating our Hospice Volunteers
Last week RVNAhealth celebrated Hospice Volunteer Appreciation Week. RVNAhealth, and all Medicare-certified hospice programs, are required by law to have 5% of service hours performed
RVNAhealth Introduces New ‘Fitness to DRIVE’ Program
The ability of seniors to safely drive is a concern for many people and their loved ones as they age. It is important to understand
Free Nutrition Counseling for Ridgefield Kids & Teens
Thanks to the generous grant support of the Ridgefield Fresh Air Fund and the Barker Welfare Foundation, RVNAhealth is now able to offer free nutrition
RVNAhealth Spring Breakfast: Community Coming Together to Care for Neighbors
RVNAhealth will host its 22nd Annual Spring Breakfast on Friday, April 28 at The Amber Room in Danbury. This event, co-chaired by Andrea Gartner
RVNAhealth Announces Opening of its Parkinson’s Center
RVNAhealth proudly announces the opening of the RVNAhealth Parkinson’s Center, located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease
2023 Wellness Fair Thank You! To RVNAhealth Employees, Volunteers, and Sponsors!
A sincere thank you to our RVNAhealth employees, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make our 2023 Wellness Fair a success! With your help, we were
Gather Your Friends and Join RVNAhealth’s Annual Spring Breakfast!
Click here to Sponsor a Table or Make a Donation RVNAhealth will host its 22nd Annual Spring Breakfast on Friday, April 28 from 7:30am-9:00am at
Preventive Screenings Made Easy at RVNAhealth’s Wellness Fair
Where will you be on Saturday morning, March 25th? If you’re due, or behind, on any preventive health screenings or have health and wellness questions