Aging Well with VNA

Anxiety, fear and confusion are often common emotions when planning for senior housing and long-term care. Gerontologist Dr. Mary Norman discusses the levels of care available and how to pay for and plan for the right type of long-term care for yourself and loved ones.  She points out that the most important question to begin with is “how can I honor you?” Being well informed and trusting your gut are vital indicators in choosing the right solution.  Dr. Norman discusses how to establish a care team and find the needed support for family caregivers. 

Hear from a dedicated son about how his family worked together to fulfill their parents’ aging wishes. From moving them out of their childhood home in New York to senior living in Texas to managing falls and illness, learn from Doug about his experience with caring for aging parents.  He speaks to the financial and emotional requirements of selecting the right senior living facility, which professionals to seek support from and what care options are best.  He praises and thanks his parents for getting a plan in place, which has been invaluable for Doug and his siblings as they manage their parent’s care.  You’ll get a glimpse into the daily struggles and successes and how to cope with the challenges of caring for aging parents.   

VNA’s Kersten Rettig visits with Jim Atkins, a surviving spouse of an Alzheimer’s patient, about how they planned for a future with Alzheimer’s.  Jim shares how he and his wife worked together to put legal, financial, and end-of-life plans in place before the disease robbed her of her memory.  Tune in to hear his touching story of how he carried out her wishes and where he got the help he needed to navigate this terrible disease.  

Planning for your future or helping a loved one plan for long-term care needs can be daunting.  There are many important choices to consider. You’ll need to make decisions to ensure you and your loved ones’ needs are met and your wishes are honored. From knowing how to fund long-term care to understanding what medical documents to have in place, tune in to hear what steps you need to take to protect your future.  

Often times people associate the word “hospice” with imminent death. However, for those who have experienced the support that hospice care provides, know it is a true gift for patients and their loved ones.  Hear from Olivia Rogers, RN, Chief Nursing Officer for VNA, about what hospice is and how it helps seriously ill patients live life to its fullest. 

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