In celebration of our 50th anniversary, community members shared their personal experiences with Visiting Nurses. From patients to families and staff, their stories highlight how VNA has impacted lives and strengthened our community over the decades.
People often misunderstand palliative care or just don’t know what it is. Many wonder, is palliative care the same as hospice? Does palliative care shorten life expectancy? Since palliative care is often misunderstood, many people that could potentially benefit from it may be missing out on this important form of care.
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There are many reasons to be apprehensive about saying yes to home care. Reasons range from concerns about finances, to a fear of losing control and privacy, to the belief that family members can manage needed care on their own. However, a recent report from the United Hospital Fund (UHF) and the Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation (the Alliance) might help you reconsider saying no. The report, “I Can Take Care of Myself!”: Patients’ Refusals of Home Health Care Services,” was prepared following a study by Kathyrn Bowles, PhD, of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York and the University of Pennsylvania. This study revealed that approximately one-third of patients eligible for home health care refused the services. Further, those patients were twice as likely as those who accepted to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 or 60 days. To view the full report, please click here.
Michael is a high school boy who enjoys KU Basketball and hanging out with his friends, but his rare lung disease caused hospitalizations which made Michael miss out on being a normal, everyday kid. Watch how Visiting Nurses Home Health helps him stay well and improves Michael’s quality of life.
Bahman Pakravan’s spinal cord injury damaged his nerve endings which began to paralyze him. Watch how Bahman’s will and the guidance of his Physical Therapist helped him learn how to walk again.
Due to her Congestive Heart Failure, Susan developed complications which threatened to keep her home from her grandson’s Navy aviation graduation. See how Home Health helped Susan recover in time to watch her grandson graduate.
Losing Richard was a very difficult and sad time for his family. See how the gentle and tender care Richard received from VNA Hospice helped them cope.