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Professional Tools
Become a Health Care Advocate
October 5, 2012
A free 32-page booklet on how to become a patient advocate is available on the Web site of VNA Community Healthcare or by calling 866.474.5230 (toll-free in CT). Additional tips and guidance attached below. VNA Community ... [ more ]
Americans in Motion - Healthy Interventions
October 15, 2012
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers tools to help patients improve their fitness. AAFP seeks to develop a unique program that positions fitness in a central role as “the treatment of choice” when dealing with issues ... [ more ]
Physician's Guide to Professional Home Care
October 1, 2012
Why Home Care? (1) Better patient outcomes; (2) The visiting nurse is your "eyes and ears" in the home; (3) Prolongs patient independence; and (4) Professional team reinforces physician's instructions. This guide provides examples for when professional ... [ more ]
Tips for Great Communication: "Have a Heart"
August 24, 2012
VNA Community Healthcare has pulled together, on one sheet, tips for dealing with difficult patients. These tips can help lower your stress as well as improve communication. Click on the PDF below. [ more ]
Coping with the Challenges of Dementia
August 12, 2012
Rose Levine, Dementia Specialist with Eldereval of Mystic, CT presented problem solving solutions drawn from her years of experience in working with patients with dementia and their families. She discussed: practical ways ... [ more ]
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