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You Are Not Alone with Family Caregiving
VNA Community Healthcare's free Caregiver Support Network of professionals and former caregivers understand what you are going through. We believe that you can't give good care unless you first care for yourself. VNA Community Healthcare helps with:
- Free caregiver consultation, in person or call our VNA Helpline at 1.866.474.5230 (toll free). Get information on government programs, elder law, homecare, housing, transportation and caregiver respite.
- Stress-busting, fun and social Caregiver Programs
- Newsletter with the latest on caregiving issues and concerns.
- Free seminars -- practical tips you can use immediately.
- Caregiver Resource Centers with books and videos.
- Buddy match -- moral support from a trained former caregivers.
A free caregiver consultation is a great way to begin. Contact Jane Olson at 203.458.4259 or email. We learn about your caregiver challenges and guide you to the resources you need.
Caregiver Self-Assessment QuestionnairePDF Document, 199 kB
Planning ahead for long term carePDF Document, 127 kB
Getting help can make a difference
Avoiding an Eldercare Crisis, Northford
09/22/10, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
We've all heard stories about crisis calls and rushed decisions of unplanned eldercare. JoAnn Begley ... [ more ]
Parkinson's Caregiver Group, Guilford
09/30/10, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
If someone in your family has Parkinson’s Disease, join other care-partners to share experiences about ... [ more ]
Family Caregiver Education & Sharing Group (OS), Old Saybrook
09/23/10, 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Join other family caregivers to share experiences and ideas about caring for a family member. ... [ more ]
Family Caregiver Walking Group, North Branford
09/09/10, 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Walk and talk with other caregivers. No agenda – just fresh air and supportive conversation. ... [ more ]
Family Caregiver Consultations (G), Guilford
Available by appointment. Call toll-free 866.474.5230 or contact us by clicking here. Caring for an ill ... [ more ]
Family Caregiver Consultations (NH), North Haven
Available by appointment. Call toll-free 866.474.5230. Caring for an ill or elderly relative? Schedule a ... [ more ]
Family Caregiver Consultations (OS), Old Saybrook
Available by appointment. Call toll-free 866.474.5230. Caring for an ill or elderly relative? Schedule a private, one-on-one ... [ more ]
Link to Life Special Offer
June 10, 2010
LifeTime Solutions, the worry free private home care agency from VNA Community Healthcare, is offering a special on the Link to Life® product. From April 1 - June 30, LTS will provide free installation ($35 ... [ more ]
VNA Community Healthcare of Guilford Acquires VNA Services, Inc.
June 8, 2010
VNA Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saint Raphael Healthcare System, has been acquired by VNA Community Healthcare of Guilford. The combined non-profit homecare agency will operate under the name VNA Community Healthcare and ... [ more ]
Guilford Savings Bank Supports Family Caregivers
April 23, 2010
The Contributions & Donations Committee of Guilford Savings Bank recently donated $1,000 to VNA Community Healthcare’s Caregiver Support Network. The Caregiver Support Network is a free service for those in the community who are caring ... [ more ]
VNA Community Healthcare Celebrates National Caregiver Month
December 3, 2009
Volunteers from the Caregiver Support Network at VNA Community Healthcare, delivered 135 roses to family caregivers in honor of National Family Caregiver Month (November). Pictured here, Jo Ann Begley of VNA Community Healthcare hands Maureen Lopes of ... [ more ]
Become a Health Care Advocate
November 5, 2009
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 ]
Avoiding Eldercare Crisis - Barbara Katz Interview
May 27, 2009
The challenges associated with caring for an aging loved one are presented by VNA Community Healthcare's Barbara Katz, RN, MSN. Her talk was featured on BCTV's "Chamber Connection". Conducted by Ed Lazarus, President of the Branford ... [ more ]
