They say older people are getting younger. I feel like Agent 44 from the Get Smart Show.December 3, 2017John Denisevich, Lifeline Medical Alert Fan When asked what my secret to a long life is, I answer good genes, healthy eating, patience, a sense [...]
I have always had a deep commitment to helping create the world of tomorrow, especially in my own backyard.November 9, 2017Charles B. Barlow, Long Time Supporter of New Milford VNA & Hospice I am no stranger to sitting on local nonprofit boards, including Hunt [...]
FRIENDSHIP IS LIKE OXYGEN. WE NEED IT TO SURVIVE.October 12, 2017We are hardwired to be social, and that doesn’t diminish with age. In fact, some of us believe that it becomes even stronger. Michael [...]
HOSPICE: THE BIRTHPLACE FOR CONNECTIONSeptember 22, 2017The word Hospice often makes us stop in our tracks because it suggests that we are leaving all connection to friends, family and ultimately [...]
When Your Life Partner PassesJuly 2, 2017Joe Mustich, Hospice Family Member The Spring Equinox marks the official end to winter. This year it also marked the day that my spouse Ken [...]
Surrounded by LoveJune 7, 2017Sue Miranda, RN A while ago I took care of a married couple. She had lymphoma. He had diabetes and dementia. They had recently moved into a [...]
Support, Care and ConcernMay 23, 2017Terry McCarthy, Physical Therapist As a Physical Therapist working in the homecare setting, I see people of all ages. But the great majority of [...]
Golf. Is it a Game or Therapy?May 1, 2017Cindy LaCour, SW, Candlewood Valley Health &Rehab NMVNA Hospice Team Member Mr. Anderson was a retired fireman from Queens who loved to play [...]
When Parents Fade AwayApril 6, 2017Dawn MacNutt, MSW, Geriatric Care Manager My client Lillian was a retired psychiatrist who had been living in an assisted living home for four [...]
Finding CourageMarch 28, 2017Diane Martell, Wife of Hospice Patient & Volunteer I never thought about how much courage it would take to be a widow until I became one. All [...]
Caregivers ConfideMarch 20, 2017Early in my social work career, I met a woman who was taking care of her elderly father. Shortly after her father moved in with her, she started [...]