Greater Medford VNA

11/05/2025

Trends in Family Care for Older Americans
https://www.prb.org/resources/fact-sheet-trends-in-family-care-for-older-americans/

In the United States, over 24 million people provide unpaid care for older adults—a 32% increase from a decade ago.

11/04/2025

Protect Your Vision as You Age
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-resources/outreach-materials/protect-your-vision-you-age

This handout identifies ways to keep your eyes healthy as you get older. Use it to learn about common eye diseases and tips for protecting your vision, including getting a dilated eye exam.

10/31/2025

Busy Caregivers Must Care for Themselves
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support/busy-caregivers

When you are caring for a loved one with heart disease or someone recovering from a cardiac event.

10/29/2025

Healthy Sleep Habits
https://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/healthy-sleep-habits-nia.pdf

10/27/2025

Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Home Safety Tips
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safety/alzheimers-caregiving-home-safety-tips

Get home safety tips for a person with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Learn about home safety products, potential dangers, injury and fall prevention, and more.

10/27/2025

VIDEO: Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care
We can answer your questions! Visit us online at https://thevisitingnurses.com or call today (781) 643-6090

10/23/2025

What is Osteoporosis?
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/osteoporosis/osteoporosis

Learn about osteoporosis — a disease that weakens bones — including risk factors, early signs and osteopenia, bone density testing, treatment, and prevention.

10/22/2025

Social interaction is far more important for healthy aging in place than many seniors realize. Spending time with companion care at home can fill in the gaps where seniors may be missing socialization.

10/22/2025

Stages of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's typically progresses in three stages: early, middle and late (mild, moderate and severe). Learn about dementia symptoms to expect at each stage.

10/21/2025

Add Some Impact to Your Exercise to Keep Aging Bones Strong
https://www.healthday.com/health-news/bone-and-joint/add-some-impact-to-your-exercise-to-keep-aging-bones-strong

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Putting a little pressure on your bones during exercise or daily activities might pay off in stronger bones as you

10/17/2025

12 Pain Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/pain-symptoms.html

Eye, chest, stomach and other pains that may indicate something serious

10/15/2025

Feeling Angry as a Family Caregiver? You Are Not Alone
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/info-2024/manage-caregiver-anger.html

How to acknowledge and deal with challenging emotions