RVNAhealth

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is GivingTuesday! A day to pause in the midst of the holiday rush and reflect on the power of giving … the difference we can make when we come together to make a difference. YOU can make a difference!

Recent studies confirm there is a 42% lifetime risk of dementia in those over 55. So many of us or those we know have or will be affected … and this is not a disease anyone should have to navigate alone. Dementia is often isolating, not only for those living with memory loss but also for their loved ones. On Tuesday, December 2, RVNAhealth invites you to join this movement. Your gift this Giving Tuesday will support RVNAhealth’s Memory Café program, our welcoming monthly gatherings for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.

Memory Cafés offer a safe, supportive, and enjoyable space for people with memory challenges and their care partners. RVNAhealth dementia specialists create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Inspired by the original Alzheimer’s Café in Holland, these gatherings focus on people, not medical conditions. We hope you will join us this Giving Tuesday and support our efforts to expand this valuable program.

RVNAhealth Music Therapist Sherrye Platt gently touches the hearts of dementia patients and their caregivers at our Memory Cafés, creating moments of connection, comfort, and dignity that help every visitor feel truly seen. Through her compassionate presence and her dedication to music therapy and music-centered wellness, she enriches each gathering, and we are deeply proud and grateful for the expertise and warmth she brings to our community.

To support this effort,
➡️Please click here to make a donation:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&id=58&fbclid=IwY2xjawOaifpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwUDNtNm14TEZoSTdYMFUxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHow4-mkogcxaDypS9gkKEy-YBGYvZtEGrJX7hGKywlLkzG4dz-h1kdC2_NZK_aem_4pgcTVZD5fNumCKIDibbbA

11/26/2025

Do you love helping others?💜

RVNAhealth is welcoming new Caregivers to support clients across our community. Join a trusted organization with 100+ years of caring for our region.

➡️Start your caregiving journey at https://rvnahealth.org/careers/

11/25/2025

GivingTuesday offers the opportunity to pause and reflect on what truly matters—coming together to care for one another. This global day of generosity celebrates kindness, community, and the power of giving.

Recent studies confirm there is a 42% lifetime risk of dementia in those over 55. Dementia is often isolating, not only for those living with memory loss but also for their loved ones. On Tuesday, December 2, RVNAhealth invites you to join this movement. Your gift this Giving Tuesday will support RVNAhealth’s Memory Café program, our welcoming monthly gatherings for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.

Memory Cafés offer a safe, supportive, and enjoyable space for people with memory challenges and their care partners. Inspired by the original Alzheimer’s Café in Holland, these gatherings focus on people, not medical conditions. Participants decide how much they want to share, and no one is asked about a diagnosis.

RVNAhealth dementia specialists create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Each Café offers music, storytelling, crafts, therapy pet visits, refreshments, and conversation—designed to bring smiles, laughter, and connection. As Wilton Library’s Adult Programming Associate, Caryn Friedman-Quinn, shared regarding the Memory Café held there, led by RVNAhealth Dementia Specialist Danielle Taibi, “Every single person there, whether a care partner or an individual with memory issues, was engaged. There was a lot of laughter and it was great.”

To support this effort,
➡️Please click here to make a donation:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&id=58

Your generosity ensures that these gatherings continue to provide connection, comfort, and joy for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

TOGETHER, we can make a difference!

11/24/2025

🩺FREE Health Screenings — By Appointment Only❗

As part of RVNAhealth’s 2025 Community Health Fair, we provide a series of focused health events led by RVNAhealth clinicians and specialists. Join us on 📅Friday, December 5th for our Day of Vital Screenings, featuring cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and oxygen testing, plus a personal results consultation with an RVNAhealth nurse.

➡️Available Screenings:
• Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides
• Glucose
• Blood Pressure
• Pulse
• Results Consultations

Screenings are FREE and will take place in the Ridgefield office clinic rooms from ⌚9:00AM-11:00AM.

📖To register, head to the link in our bio or check out the link below:
🔗https://rvnahealth.org/event/free-health-fair-screenings-by-appointment-only/

🙋For questions or help scheduling, contact communityhealth@RVNAhealth.org

RVNAhealth provides in-home nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, and more. Serving Ridgefield CT, New Milford CT and 28+ surrounding towns. Call us today.

11/18/2025

Recent studies confirm there is a 42% lifetime risk of dementia in those over 55. Dementia is often isolating, not only for those living with memory loss but also for their loved ones. On Tuesday, December 2, RVNAhealth invites you to join this movement. Your gift this Giving Tuesday will support RVNAhealth’s Memory Café program, our welcoming monthly gatherings for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.

Memory Cafés offer a safe, supportive, and enjoyable space for people with memory challenges and their care partners. Inspired by the original Alzheimer’s Café in Holland, these gatherings focus on people, not medical conditions. Participants decide how much they want to share, and no one is asked about a diagnosis.

At this time, RVNAhealth is partnering with the Wilton Library to offer the Wilton Library Memory Café, which launched in May 2025. As we continue to grow, we hope to bring Memory Cafés to additional communities.

RVNAhealth Dementia Specialist, Danielle Taibi, gently touches the hearts of dementia patients and their caregivers at the Memory Cafés by creating moments of connection, comfort, and dignity that make every visitor feel truly seen. We are deeply proud and grateful for the compassion and expertise she brings to our community.

To support this effort,
➡️Please click here to make a donation:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&id=58&fbclid=IwY2xjawOJeldleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGT3YzOG1WVjhYQUtuQTN6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsDLABArV0rNsLlZiP6edTiaXWZEEfE_Zlac6HfalpFunAFY5ci6OybympbE_aem_pj0dj4TQ4sUTRsL7VjUvSg

Follow along this month to learn more about how your generosity ensures that these gatherings continue to provide connection, comfort, and joy for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

TOGETHER, we can make a difference!

11/14/2025

Hey moms-to-be 💕 — just wanted to share a great resource! Nurse-Family Partnership pairs you with your own nurse who visits you at home, answers questions, and helps you feel confident through pregnancy and beyond. It’s free and has made such a difference for so many families! Visit CTNFP.org to enroll.🌸

RVNAhealth provides in-home nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, and more. Serving Ridgefield CT, New Milford CT and 28+ surrounding towns. Call us today.

11/13/2025

After the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday offers the opportunity to pause and reflect on what truly matters—coming together to care for one another. This global day of generosity celebrates kindness, community, and the power of giving.

Recent studies confirm there is a 42% lifetime risk of dementia in those over 55. Dementia is often isolating, not only for those living with memory loss but also for their loved ones. On Tuesday, December 2, RVNAhealth invites you to join this movement. Your gift this Giving Tuesday will support RVNAhealth’s Memory Café program, our welcoming monthly gatherings for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.

➡️Please click here to make a donation:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&id=58

Follow along this month to learn more about how your generosity ensures that these gatherings continue to provide connection, comfort, and joy for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

TOGETHER, we can make a difference!

11/11/2025

RVNAhealth proudly salutes our veterans and their families for their dedication, resilience, and service to our nation.

Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, strength, and sacrifice.

11/11/2025

At the end of October, RVNAhealth's Registered Dietitian, Carmen Weber, led an inspiring cooking class focused on hearty, fall-inspired soups, stews, and chilis. 🍲🌟 Her talent for educating, inspiring, and empowering others through food truly reflects our mission in action!

✍️One participant shared this kind note about their experience:
"Carmen is an outstanding teacher. The wholesome, delicious food we made felt like a warm hug on a cold night. I was so impressed by her guidance and the way she made the entire cooking experience enjoyable and stress-free."

And if you're wondering what was on the menu:
🐔White Chicken Chili
🫛Easy Lentil Soup
🦐Saucy Shrimp Stew

The classes blend demonstrations with a hands-on experience, making it easy and fun for everyone to follow along!
✅Don’t miss out on Carmen’s next class, November 18th, 2025 – only 2 spots left!
🔗 Sign up now at RVNAhealth.org/event/holiday-appetizers-a-cooking-class/

11/04/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at Cars & Coffee and made it such a memorable day! We really can’t do it without you – all the people who wake up early on a Sunday to make the drive and share their passion. We look forward to each event, and it’s gratifying to see all the enthusiasm from attendees. Watching the line of cars down Rt. 7 is a sight to see. The whole event is a labor of love, with many moving pieces behind the scenes – a team of drivers on Saturday to move all the cars off the lot (and another on Monday to bring them back!), a crew that comes in early on Sunday to set up tents, tables and banners, plus vendor coordination, marketing plans, and more.

Ridgefield Collection, our offsite collection of specialty vehicles (beyond BMWs) packed the showroom with unique vehicles, and our sister dealership, Genesis of Ridgefield, brought two vehicles, a GV80 and G90, both in the new limited Prestige Black trim.

This year’s turnout exceeded our expectations, and we estimate there were even more people than at our June event! Coffee and pastries from for 500 people didn’t even last until the end! (We’ll order more next time...) If only we could magically expand our parking lot to accommodate more participants.

Many thanks to AutoTechnic Racing, the racing team we sponsor, for bringing their full setup and four racecars! Their participation adds a unique layer to the day, and we appreciate their time.

This year we welcomed some of the local non-profits we are proud to support – hopefully you got a chance to visit their tables and hear more about their mission. In case you didn’t, please be sure to check them out: Regional Hospice, RVNAhealth, Daily Bread Food Pantry, and Make-A-Wish Connecticut

New this year, a visit from the Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department, who handed out toy helmets to our youngest attendees. If you’re interested in joining their team, contact them via their page.

Also in attendance, CT Valley BMW CCA. If you’re interested in joining, there are many benefits (including discounts when you purchase your next BMW), which you can learn more about on their website.

Again, our sincere thanks to our wonderful community of enthusiasts! We hope to see you at the next one, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

P.S. If you’re interested in joining our team, Keeler Motor Car Company (our parent company) is hiring for all positions across multiple locations. Check out current openings here: https://www.keeler.com/careers.htm

More photos from the event here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=bmwofridgefield&set=a.1262608202548104

11/04/2025

Thank you for collaborating with us! We’re thrilled to have Alison presenting. Her expertise is invaluable, and we’re so glad she’s here to share her insights.

10/20/2025

🥩The Power of Protein🫛FREE EVENT⭐
📅Wednesday, October 22
⌚2:00-3:00PM
📌Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Rd Fairfield, CT

Join Carmen Weber, RVNAhealth’s registered dietitian for an informative talk on the power of protein! Discover how protein plays a vital role in energy, muscle health, and overall well-being. Learn practical tips for incorporating high-quality protein into your diet to support a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to boost strength, maintain wellness, or simply improve your nutrition, this session will provide valuable insights to help you make the most of your meals.

👩‍🍳About Carmen:
Carmen Weber, RVNAhealth Registered Dietitian has nearly 25 years of experience, and holds degrees in Communication and Dietetics. She started her career in healthcare advertising before shifting to community nutrition, working with places such as the Food Bank for New York City, WIC programs, and elderly nutrition services in Fairfield County. She specializes in empowering individuals to connect food and health through one-on-one counseling, nutrition education, and cooking classes.

➡️Register Here:
🔗RVNAhealth.org/event/the-power-of-protein-fairfield-library-free/


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RVNAhealth is a private, 501c(3) non-profit organization. Donor generosity allows us to bring these programs and services to the communities we serve. YOU can make a difference. Visit RVNAhealth.org to support our mission.