by Visiting Nurses Association | Jul 13, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
For many years, hospice has been a topic people avoid. The word itself can feel heavy or frightening. Many seniors grew up in a time when serious illness and death were not talked about openly. Because of that, there is still stigma and misunderstanding around hospice...
by Visiting Nurses Association | Jun 12, 2026 | News, Newsletters
One of the most significant threats facing many of VNA’s patients and older adults everywhere is the risk of falls. While falls can affect anyone, various factors related to aging increase both the likelihood of falling and the severity of injuries that may result....
by Visiting Nurses Association | Jun 12, 2026 | News, Newsletters
“Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.” – Anonymous Grief and loss are part of life. While there are many commonalities in grief, it is a unique journey for every individual and every loss....
by Visiting Nurses Association | Jun 11, 2026 | News, Newsletters
Join us on July 25th at the Dole Institute of Politics for an afternoon of education, empowerment, and community! This event will feature several guest speakers, a panel, and some social time. Light refreshments will be available as well. We hope you’ll join us...
by Visiting Nurses Association | May 28, 2026 | News
Celebrating the Life of a VNA Legend: Marceil Lauppe Few names are as synonymous with Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) or as important to the organization’s history as Marceil Lauppe. Her involvement goes back to VNA’s earliest days. She was one of the...
