Stories & Insights

Developed for caregivers, our library provides resources on hospice, private duty, palliative care, and wellness.

Sep 18, 20182 min read

6 Ways to Reduce Frustration While Caring for Someone with Dementia

Caregiving of any kind can feel like a thankless job, but caring for someone with dementia can be particularly taxing. Feeling...

Aug 14, 20183 min read

Would you know where to turn if caring for a loved one became emotionally and physically overwhelming? Understanding your options and...

Jul 31, 20182 min read

Today, most of us will be thinking about summer; how much is already gone, what vacation time we might have left, or when will school...

Aug 11, 20173 min read

Palliative care, or what we call Advanced Illness Management (AIM), is a crucial component of the continuum of care. It specializes in...

Jul 13, 20173 min read

Throughout the #shareandprepare series, we’ve stressed the importance of writing down end-of-life care wishes. These written...

May 1, 20171 min read

Missouri Foundation for Health bestowed a 3 year grant to VNA for its Advanced Illness Management Program. Missouri Foundation for...

Jan 12, 20172 min read

Advanced Illness Management is a collaboration between a patient’s primary care physician and a VNA physician. Dr. Mary Fox, VNA’s...

Dec 19, 20163 min read

Advanced Illness Management helps primary care physicians manage chronic illness from a patient’s home. Dr. Mary Fox, VNA’s Chief Medical...

Aug 30, 20162 min read

It is important to understand the difference between hospice and palliative care. While they represent similar kinds of treatment, they...