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A Family Caregiver’s Medication Management Checklist

Apr 2, 2018 | All Articles, Health, Senior Health | 0 |

by Alicia Schwartz, R.N. and Care Coordinator, VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans Picture this: Your...

Fall Allergies Are Nothing to Sneeze At For Seniors

Aug 31, 2017 | Health, Senior Health | 0 |

Fall Allergies Are Nothing to Sneeze At For Buffalo Seniors By Alicia Schwartz, MSN-Ed, PCC, CCM, RN of VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans While Fall allergies aren’t fun for anyone, they place an extra burden on older adults, many of...

June Checklist for Summer Allergies and Asthma Concerns

Jun 5, 2017 | Health | 0 |

By Alicia Schwartz, MSN-Ed, PCC, CCM, RN of VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans As summer begins, irritants like pollen and smoke are more likely to cause asthma attacks. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology,...

The Importance of Caring for Family Caregivers

Nov 21, 2016 | Health | 0 |

By Beth O’Keefe RN Care Coordinator with VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans, from the not-for-profit Visiting Nurse Service of New York It is November; the weather is getting colder and the days are growing shorter. It seems like only...

COPD Awareness – Tips for Breathing Easier

Nov 16, 2016 | Health | 0 |

November is COPD Awareness Month—Tips for Breathing Easier By Alicia Schwartz, RN, VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans November is National COPD Awareness Month, and according to the COPD Foundation, there are 24 million chronic...

Stopping Slips, Trips and Falls: Simple Home Fixes to Keep Seniors Safe

Sep 12, 2016 | Health, Lifestyle, Senior Health | 0 |

By Beth O’Keefe RN Care Coordinator with VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans, from the not-for-profit Visiting Nurse Service of New York September 22nd is the first day of fall and the beginning of National Falls Prevention Week. This is...

Taking Steps Toward Fall Prevention

Sep 22, 2015 | Health, Senior Health | 0 |

By Beth O’Keefe, Care Coordinator with the not-for-profit VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans You may be surprised to learn that 1 in 3 adults over 65 will suffer a serious fall this year (CDC). In severe cases, these falls can trigger a...