VNA of Ohio’s June Mental and Behavioral Health Webinar provided an overview of lessons learned by o...
A question I get a lot from patients, families and also case managers and social workers, is, “What ...
Patients are typically referred to a physical therapist when they need help returning to their prior...
Feeling sad after losing someone is a normal response. Each person is unique and there is no single ...
Hospice care is a special kind of care given to patients who are in the final stages of a terminal d...
In June, 2019, Great Place to Work Institute recognized Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, under th...
According to a 2015 report by the Ohio Department of Health, Ohioans have a higher rate of chronic d...
We talked to three stand-out caregivers at VNA of Ohio to celebrate "Caregiver Appreciation Week." T...
We’re celebrating National Nurses Week by highlighting a few great deals and discounts for nurses du...
What began as a six-month pilot program, the Ambulatory Withdrawal Management Program is now in its ...
I get calls at all hours of the day asking for my advice or opinion on a medical-related issue. It’s...
In June, Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, in partnership with the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County...
Summer is filled with food, fun and sometimes traveling to visit family or friends. If your elderly ...
Recent studies show that one out of every five American adults will have a mental illness in his or ...
Every year, VNA of Ohio recognizes National Nurses Week in May. We call it "Caregiver Appreciation W...
In 2016, the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office estimated that the opioid epidemic has claimed the liv...
What patient or caregiver couldn’t use an extra pair of helping hands inside the home? Personal care...
Did you know that adults 65 years of age and older are at a higher risk for developing flu-related c...
After a loved one experiences a serious health crisis that resulted in hospitalization, determining ...
Every year, millions of Americans are discharged from the hospital following a procedure, illness or...
When an aging or unwell family member's safety at home is a cause for concern -- no matter what the ...
Whenever she talks about self-care for caregivers, Amy Silbaugh likes to use what she calls “the air...
Every day, caregivers’ minds are occupied with everything from medication schedules to symptom manag...
Northeast Ohio summers can be tough for people who struggle to breath.
Most caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia share this near-constant fear: In a moment...
Having a loved one with a serious illness is a frightening, confusing time for everyone. But childre...
Caring for a seriously ill person can be all-consuming. Often, one person bears the majority – if no...
Most caregivers spend a lot of time thinking about good nutrition. “Did Dad eat all of his veggies?”...
When a loved one is discharged from the hospital, it can be overwhelming and confusing navigating th...
When a parent is ailing and in need of help, siblings are a ready-made caregiving team, sharing resp...
Today, the average senior is prescribed 5-6 medications for various health issues, increasing their ...
People who provide care at home for loved ones with debilitating injuries or medical conditions are ...
In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, smart choices in the grocery store and kitchen are vital i...
An aging parent is in the emergency room after forgetting to take their medication, an elderly relat...
Caring for an elderly loved one is difficult, especially when they live across the country. More tha...
Caring for a loved one at the end of life is a formidable and rewarding task. Sometimes, family memb...
Every year, Americans endure high summer temperatures and many are at risk for serious health compli...
As patients, we need to maximize our time with the doctor as it is essential for our health. Doctor’...
For many of us, managing the health of an aging loved one can be a difficult and demanding task. It ...
Throughout the healthcare industry, in both acute and post-acute care settings, top priorities for h...
Caring for an ailing loved one at home is a challenge under any circumstances. But those who care fo...
Caring for a loved one at home can be emotionally and physically exhausting. With all focus going to...
Keeping patients safe at home is the primary objective of every home care plan. But for patients wit...
A stroke occurs when the blood flow in a patient’s brain is disrupted because of a blood clot or bro...
An elderly family member or neighbor seems different lately. Is she just having a bad day, or is it ...
For many patients and their families, the first question when arranging for home healthcare is, “Wil...
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans are both the primary caregiver for a family member and maintain employment. ...
More than 50 million Americans support themselves, their children and are becoming the primary careg...
Coping with the loss of a loved one or understanding and accepting a relative’s illness is extremely...
When patients are discharged from the hospital with orders for home healthcare, they are presented w...
Accepting a loved one’s illness is overwhelming and often times devastating for families and friends...
With advances in medical technology, many major surgeries have become routine procedures done on an ...
Medicare and Medicaid patients dealing with illness or recovering from surgery or injury may be elig...
Nearly 500,000 Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), meaning 10% to 20% of the co...
You know when a loved one needs help to stay safe at home -- that nagging worry can’t be ignored. Bu...
The most difficult conversation a physician may have with her patient is one that includes the word ...
After a stay in the hospital, the trip home is welcome. But for patients healing from an injury, rec...
The word “hospice” evokes fear, hopelessness and grief. But Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio offer...
Fall is here and winter is around the corner. Weather changes present challenges for seniors to over...
One-third of seniors who fall in their homes suffer from injuries including lacerations, fractured b...
When a life-limiting condition strikes, familiar surroundings become so much more important. When yo...
Every 15 seconds an older adult is seen for a falls related injury in an Emergency Department nation...
When a family member or friend has mental illness, life can be filled with anxiety and a feeling of ...
A parent is getting more forgetful. An older relative has fallen several times in the last few month...
Caring for a loved one? Then you know it’s not always easy. In fact, the physical, emotional and fin...
The transition to hospice care weighs heavily on the minds and hearts of families. It's important th...