Healthcare at Home Tag
Tag: Healthcare at Home
Jul
18
2017
Independent Aging at Home: Part 2
By Dorothy Davis, LPC, Vice President of Community Health and Strategy
By bringing healthcare home with connectivity and innovative aging, together with the community, we work to facilitate independent aging at home. One of the benefits of bringing healthcare home is nurses are able to see the patient’s home environment. As our CEO, Norene Mostkoff, has often stated, healthcare happens at home: healthcare happens in the bathroom, it happens in the living room, it happens in the kitchen—and our nurses are able to assess whether the home environment is conducive for recovery and healthy aging. Doctors are unable to see the environment in which patients live. A diabetic could repeatedly visit the ER and the doctor would never know it because the patient doesn’t have proper refrigeration for her diabetes medicine. Deploying home health clinicians is the way to fill this gap in care. The environment in which the patient lives contributes to their health. Health is all encompassing; health is our way of life, where we live, what we do, what we eat, and who we live with.
Jul
03
2017
Independent Aging at Home: Part 1
By Andrea Stevenson, RN, BSN, MPH, Executive Director of Home Health Services
As we celebrate Independence Day this July, let’s also celebrate the value of aging independently at home. With today’s technological advances, it has never been easier to bring healthcare to a patient’s home. This is particularly of value to aging patients who wish to remain independent for as long as possible. Aging independently means patients feel dignified, empowered and prepared to handle the many health-related aspects of aging. An independent patient is one who understands his or her disease or condition, and is an active participant in developing and meeting their healthcare goals.
Apr
25
2017
Staying at Home with a Nursing Home Alternative
For the 20th consecutive year, Visiting Nurse Health System was awarded The Atlanta Regional Commission’s contract for the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). Facilitated by the Long-Term Care at Home program of Visiting Nurse, this Medicaid waiver program helps seniors and individuals with disabilities receive community-based social, health and support services.
Dorothy Davis, Executive Director of Long-Term Care at Home and Vice President of Community Services and Strategy, shared an overview of the program and how it improves the lives of those it serves.
Jan
31
2017
#ChoosePT as an Alternative to Treat Chronic Pain
By Gina Epifano, PT, Director of Rehabilitation, Visiting Nurse
Chronic pain and the use of opioids for chronic pain management have been making headlines in recent months. Statistics show that opioid prescriptions have quadrupled since 1999, with 259 million opioid prescriptions written in 2012. That’s enough for every adult in the United States to have a bottle of pills! Overuse of opioids can lead to overdose, addiction, depression and withdrawal symptoms.
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Happy Giving Tuesday 2025!
Today, your gift to Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta can bring comfort and care to patients and families across Atlanta in one easy click!
Every donation changes a life — a camper, a pet, a veteran, a patient. 💙
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Are you ready? Next Tuesday is Giving Tuesday!
At Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta, your generosity brings healthcare, hospice and aging services into the home when it matters most. Thank you for donating vnhs.org
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Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day!
At Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta, kindness is at the heart of everything we do — from comforting patients and families to supporting one another as teammates and volunteers.
We celebrate today as a reminder that even the SMALLEST gestures can make a big difference.
✨ Hold the door for someone.
✨ Share a smile or an encouraging word.
✨ Volunteer your time.
✨ Spread positivity online.
Remember, kindness truly heals!
Let us know how do you show your kindness - post on our page!
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We`ve had a great day honoring our Veteran hospice patients for their courage, service, and connection. Our Veteran Volunteer retired Navy Captain Alan, traveled around to our patients’ homes today, honoring their service with a We Honor Veterans pinning event. A few of our patients honored today are shown here: Duane, an Air Force pilot, and later a commercial pilot, with a flawless 30-year flying record, and Edward “Ted,” a Navy veteran and centenarian honored at age 102.
Alan, our Volunteer and a retired Navy Captain who served aboard the USS Long Beach during the Vietnam War, has spent over 15 years giving back to fellow veterans through visits and veteran pinning ceremonies. Through these events, Alan brings honor, understanding, recognition, and the unique bond that only a fellow service member can share.
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This Veterans Day, Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our country. We are especially grateful for the opportunity to care for Veterans and their families with compassion, dignity, and respect—today and every day.
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Our Visiting Nurse Community Care Program leaders were proud to participate in today’s Newton County Senior Center community event, sharing how our full continuum of healthcare, aging services and provider networks offer the necessary care and resources needed. Every conversation and resource provided ensures those who need care know about the resources available, and understand the steps to access the healthcare and services they need.
Make a difference in someone’s life today!
Volunteer with Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta and bring comfort, support, and joy to patients and families.
Apply now at vnhs.org
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Visiting Nurse loves celebrating Our Amazing Home Health PTs and PTAs!
October is Physical Therapy Month, and our Home Health leader Jacqueline Ralph Blair brought the team together for a fun evening of bowling to celebrate the incredible work they bring into homes every day. This celebration was a small way to say thank you for the big impact they make in people’s lives.
In these times, connection and appreciation mean more than ever — and it was wonderful to spend time together as a team. 💙
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Congratulations to our employee of the month!
