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Having a terminal illness, or caring for someone who has one, can bring on dozens of questions and c...

VNA of Ohio is a mission-based organization, serving the greater Northeastern Ohio region for the pa...

Speech Language Pathologist Amy Lewandowski is plenty busy serving VNA of Ohio's Home Healthcare pat...

Kellee Svancara is VNA of Ohio’s Hospice Clinical Manager, serving for the past two years overseeing...

VNA of Ohio’s June Mental and Behavioral Health Webinar provided an overview of lessons learned by o...

Sarah Kok oversees all volunteer activities and is the full time spiritual care coordinator with VNA...

Amy Silbaugh, is the VNA of Ohio’s Director of Mental and Behavioral Health Services. She has served...

Social worker Alpha Sudano spends her days supporting VNA of Ohio patients and clients as they navig...

Learn with VNA of OH in June! 

VNA of Ohio’s Manager of Agency Education, Anne Simmons, RN, has spent over 22 years in home health ...

In 2022, VNA of Ohio celebrates 120 years of healthcare service to our community. Founded by 13 pion...

At VNA of Ohio, our rehabilitation therapy team includes physical therapists, occupational therapist...

In February, we celebrate heart health! Valentine’s Day may be heartwarming, but Heart Health Month ...

Governor Mike DeWine has recently announced Ohio’s plan to funnel 14.9 million American Rescue Plan ...

The Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice Welcomes New Board Chair, Lisa Von Lehmden-Zidek VNA of O...

The MetroHealth System and Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio (VNA of Ohio), a member of the Holmdel...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2021 VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF OHIO RECEIVES ADAMHS BOARD GR...

Could it be time to hire an at-home caregiver for yourself or a loved one? An at-home caregiver can ...

Home health care encompasses various types of clinical care all from the comfort of your house. As y...

A question I get a lot from patients, families and also case managers and social workers, is, “What ...

Patients are typically referred to a physical therapist when they need help returning to their prior...

Feeling sad after losing someone is a normal response. Each person is unique and there is no single ...

Hospice care is a special kind of care given to patients who are in the final stages of a terminal d...

Meet Leonor, who has been volunteering for Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio for over 12 years. As ...

In June, 2019, Great Place to Work Institute recognized Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, under th...

"We can't help everyone but everyone can help someone." - Ronald Reagan We invite you to join us for...

“Caring is the essence of nursing”

Last year, Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio launched a pilot pediatrics home visiting program for ...

According to a 2015 report by the Ohio Department of Health, Ohioans have a higher rate of chronic d...

In October, 2018, Terri Noll was recognized by The Center for Community Solutions as one of the area...

As the year draws to a close, many of us can be grateful for family, friends and good health as we c...

Our donors have chosen to invest in the health and safety of those living in our communities. Their ...

We talked to three stand-out caregivers at VNA of Ohio to celebrate "Caregiver Appreciation Week." T...

We’re celebrating National Nurses Week by highlighting a few great deals and discounts for nurses du...

Occupational and physical therapists can treat patients in many different environments – in the hosp...

Linda was a VNA of Ohio hospice patient for most of 2017. In the presence of her family and loved on...

What began as a six-month pilot program, the Ambulatory Withdrawal Management Program is now in its ...

In 2017, we've told you about some of our amazing patients, clinicians and volunteers to bring stori...

I get calls at all hours of the day asking for my advice or opinion on a medical-related issue. It’s...

Community health nursing was a relatively new concept in 1902 when 13 pioneering women set out to pr...

Most people don’t think about home healthcare until they or until a friend or relative needs it. Cyn...

In July, we asked a few of our caregivers to talk about our emergency assistance program known as th...

In June, Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, in partnership with the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County...

Summer is filled with food, fun and sometimes traveling to visit family or friends. If your elderly ...

Navigating the post-acute continuum of care can be frustrating, particularly for the patients and fa...

Open enrollment for Medicare will begin this October. If you are approaching 65 years or are older, ...

New blog post courtesy of Carol A. Clark, Publisher/Editor of Los Alamos Daily Post and courtesy of ...

Recent studies show that one out of every five American adults will have a mental illness in his or ...

Every year, VNA of Ohio recognizes National Nurses Week in May. We call it "Caregiver Appreciation W...

Yarn, yarn, yarn. For the group that call themselves “Chicks with Sticks,” it’s all about the yarn. ...

Maria is the Senior Partner at The Shinn Law Firm, LLC in Lakewood. She’s been providing pro-bono le...

At the Westlake Center Community Services, a group of dedicated volunteers sit together inside on a ...

“Determined.” That’s how Ruth, an 83-year-old bilateral amputee describes herself and that is certai...

The mental health team at Visiting Nurse Association has been playing a key role in the training of ...

The caregiver-patient relationship is what really makes home healthcare work. There needs to be a mu...

In 2016, the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office estimated that the opioid epidemic has claimed the liv...

There's no place like home for the holidays. When elderly relatives come to visit make sure your hom...

Tom is a former CPA turned business executive at the paint company, Glidden. This past year has been...

Knowing what to ask is key. Sometimes, family caregivers may not ask questions about particular serv...

Lymphedema affects nearly one million Americans. It is the common cause of leg or arm swelling due t...

If you’ve ever missed a child’s sports event to take a parent to the doctor or passed up a family va...

During the holidays, family and friends join together to celebrate the season and enjoy each other’s...

Music therapy is healing. At the end of life, sometimes it’s one of the only things that brings reli...

Studies suggest that individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis are less likely to comply with t...

What patient or caregiver couldn’t use an extra pair of helping hands inside the home? Personal care...

  Sometimes caregivers need a break -- for their own well-being and for that of the loved ones they ...

Growing up in Germany, Hubertine was eight years old during World War II. When she and her family mo...

As you or a loved one receive medical attention, it is important that your family, friends, caregive...

Did you know that adults 65 years of age and older are at a higher risk for developing flu-related c...

After a loved one experiences a serious health crisis that resulted in hospitalization, determining ...

Since 1917, Occupational Therapists have provided customized interventions designed to meet the spec...

Every year, millions of Americans are discharged from the hospital following a procedure, illness or...

When an aging or unwell family member's safety at home is a cause for concern -- no matter what the ...

Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio wants to change the way patients and their families think about h...

For patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, a period of physical therapy must begin almost imme...

Did you know that 62% of family caregivers pay for a loved one’s Alzheimer’s care out of their own s...

As we age, it seems more and more difficult to stay well, especially during cold and flu season. Fro...

Dysphasia, or the inability to swallow normally, can affect people who are recovering from surgery, ...

When a loved one has suffered a heart attack or undergone a heart bypass, concern is understandably ...

In Cuyahoga County, 50% of the clients admitted into the state psychiatric hospital are readmissions...

People who live with diabetes know the importance of taking care of themselves through diet, exercis...

Caring for a loved one who is recovering from surgery can be scary. An open surgical wound must be k...

Whenever she talks about self-care for caregivers, Amy Silbaugh likes to use what she calls “the air...

Every day, caregivers’ minds are occupied with everything from medication schedules to symptom manag...

Northeast Ohio summers can be tough for people who struggle to breath.

Most caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia share this near-constant fear: In a moment...

Having a loved one with a serious illness is a frightening, confusing time for everyone. But childre...

Caring for a seriously ill person can be all-consuming. Often, one person bears the majority – if no...

Throughout the United States, there are more than 40 million individuals aged 65 years or older, and...

Most caregivers spend a lot of time thinking about good nutrition. “Did Dad eat all of his veggies?”...

When loved ones are hurt or ill, all we really want to do is make them well again. Powerless to do t...

What began more than 100 years ago as a group of 13 Cleveland women dedicated to home health care no...

There aren’t many one-stop shops when it comes to healthcare. With millions of Americans seeing a ph...

In healthcare, there is only one goal: keep the patient healthy, safe, and out of the hospital. Unfo...

When a loved one is discharged from the hospital, it can be overwhelming and confusing navigating th...

When a parent is ailing and in need of help, siblings are a ready-made caregiving team, sharing resp...

Patients, and families of those, living with a terminal illness are often faced with the difficult d...

Today, the average senior is prescribed 5-6 medications for various health issues, increasing their ...

People who provide care at home for loved ones with debilitating injuries or medical conditions are ...

In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, smart choices in the grocery store and kitchen are vital i...

An aging parent is in the emergency room after forgetting to take their medication, an elderly relat...

When a senior friend or family member stumbles over a word or loses their keys, it is easy to dismis...

Caring for an elderly loved one is difficult, especially when they live across the country. More tha...

Caring for a loved one at the end of life is a formidable and rewarding task. Sometimes, family memb...

Every year, Americans endure high summer temperatures and many are at risk for serious health compli...

For some women, the first several days home following the birth of a new baby are filled with some o...

As patients, we need to maximize our time with the doctor as it is essential for our health. Doctor’...

When loved ones have a serious medical condition or are living with chronic disease, their family ca...

For someone recovering from surgery, illness or an accident, the threat of falling can be as much of...

In the United States, arthritis affects over 46 million individuals, costing the economy more than $...

The family physician may have said that your grandmother is showing signs of dementia. Does that mea...

More than 25 million Americans living with asthma know the fear of struggling to breathe. Asthma att...

For people with mental illness, Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio’s mental health home care team is...

For many of us, managing the health of an aging loved one can be a difficult and demanding task. It ...

Nearly 10% of the United States population has diabetes, including 25% of seniors. If present trends...

The bond between patient and healthcare provider is built on a foundation of compassion and trust. T...

Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio develops customized home healthcare plans for each of its patient...

Throughout the healthcare industry, in both acute and post-acute care settings, top priorities for h...

Managing chronic disease has never been easy for physicians – not only because of the complexities o...

Caring for an ailing loved one at home is a challenge under any circumstances. But those who care fo...

The needs of family members with vision loss traditionally go underserved, if for no other reason th...

  Caring for a loved one at home can be emotionally and physically exhausting. With all focus going ...

Keeping patients safe at home is the primary objective of every home care plan. But for patients wit...

February is American Heart Health month. Here are five tips from Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio ...

A stroke occurs when the blood flow in a patient’s brain is disrupted because of a blood clot or bro...

Determining when your loved one is ready to transition into hospice care is challenging. Family memb...

An elderly family member or neighbor seems different lately. Is she just having a bad day, or is it ...

For many patients and their families, the first question when arranging for home healthcare is, “Wil...

  Nearly 1 in 4 Americans are both the primary caregiver for a family member and maintain employment...

  More than 50 million Americans support themselves, their children and are becoming the primary car...

Coping with the loss of a loved one or understanding and accepting a relative’s illness is extremely...

When patients are discharged from the hospital with orders for home healthcare, they are presented w...

Accepting a loved one’s illness is overwhelming and often times devastating for families and friends...

With advances in medical technology, many major surgeries have become routine procedures done on an ...

Medicare and Medicaid patients dealing with illness or recovering from surgery or injury may be elig...

Nearly 500,000 Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), meaning 10% to 20% of the co...

You know when a loved one needs help to stay safe at home -- that nagging worry can’t be ignored. Bu...

The most difficult conversation a physician may have with her patient is one that includes the word ...

Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio has been providing home healthcare in the community for more than...

After a stay in the hospital, the trip home is welcome. But for patients healing from an injury, rec...

Hospitals are a vital part of the healthcare infrastructure for patients who need treatment and stab...

The period following a hospital stay can be nerve-wracking for patients and their families. Surgery,...

The word “hospice” evokes fear, hopelessness and grief. But Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio offer...

  Fall is here and winter is around the corner. Weather changes present challenges for seniors to ov...

When you think of Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, you may think of home healthcare following sur...

One-third of seniors who fall in their homes suffer from injuries including lacerations, fractured b...

When a life-limiting condition strikes, familiar surroundings become so much more important. When yo...

Every 15 seconds an older adult is seen for a falls related injury in an Emergency Department nation...

When a family member or friend has mental illness, life can be filled with anxiety and a feeling of ...

A new diagnosis of a chronic illness can be traumatic. It usually comes with many new prescriptions ...

The agonizing hours of waiting during a loved one’s surgery are usually followed by an anxiety-fille...

When you begin receiving home healthcare from Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, you are actually s...

  A parent is getting more forgetful. An older relative has fallen several times in the last few mon...

  Caring for a loved one? Then you know it’s not always easy. In fact, the physical, emotional and f...

The transition to hospice care weighs heavily on the minds and hearts of families. It's important th...

The members of your care team may be home healthcare experts -- but you are the expert how well you ...

As a caregiver, you tackle one day at a time. The treatments, the medications, the decisions – you'r...

Lymphedema refers to swelling in the body due to a blockage of the lymph passages. It is a chronic d...

Medicare patients need to meet several requirements to obtain coverage for home healthcare services....

From making the call to choosing a hospice provider to maintaining strength and dignity throughout t...

Whether you are new to caregiving, or have provided long-time support for a loved one, caregiver bur...