The Newsletter of the Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association

Dear Friends,

Serving Canaan, Cornwall, Falls Village, Goshen, Kent, Lakeville, Norfolk, Salisbury, Sharon, Taconic, Warren

Can you sense the changes in the air and smell the spices of warm

pumpkin pie? Yes, that’s right, we are officially into fall! But fall isn’t just about pumpkin pie, Halloween, and turkey carving, it is also a time to give thanks, to reflect on

good memories, and to look forward to the months ahead. In this edition of the “By Your Side” newsletter, we are going to do just that: thanking our dedicated home care and hospice teams in recognition of National Home Care and Hospice Month. We also want to give a big thank you to our many wonderful donors who every year contribute to SVNA so that we can continue our mission of caring for you, your loved ones and all those in our community. Without our donors, we could not provide the care we do. Also, we will reflect on SVNA events from the last couple of months, let you know about upcoming events, and provide some helpful advice on how you can stay healthy so you can enjoy the months ahead with family and friends. So warm up the fire, grab a cup of warm tea, settle into your favorite reading chair and enjoy this edition of “By Your Side.”

Warm regards,

November is National Home Care and Hospice month, a time to recognize the millions of caregivers who make a remarkable difference in the lives of the patients they care for. “This month we honor all the dedicated nurses, therapists, and aides who provide high-quality health care and supportive services in patients’ homes throughout the United States,” Val J. Halamandaris, President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) remarked. “They make the difference between life and death on a daily basis and are the very personification of ‘caring.’”

During the month of November, SVNA recognizes our dedicated team of nurses, therapists, clinicians, aides, volunteers and office personnel who go the extra mile to make positive impacts on the lives of those who are in our care. “It takes a special person to work in the home healthcare and hospice fields,” says Executive Director, Michele Gorat. “During this special month, we pay tribute to our talented home care and hospice professionals at SVNA who make such a difference in our patient’s lives every day.”

Let’s help make November a special time of celebration to honor home care and hospice workers and volunteers for all they do for patients around the country - thank a caregiver during National Home Care and Hospice Month!

Some of our dedicated SVNA team members

Autumn 2015

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Morgan Lamb, RN Joins SVNA

SVNA welcomes Morgan Lamb, RN to the SVNA team. Morgan comes to us from Sharon, CT and is a graduate from Southern Vermont College in Bennington, Vermont.

When we asked Morgan about what prompted her choose a career in nursing this was her response: “From a very young age, I knew I wanted to help people. As I got older and had to make a decision about college, I knew exactly what I wanted to focus on, nursing! I happen to have a long line of nurses in my family, so I was always asking questions and wanted to hear stories about their nursing journeys. As a result, there was never any lack of support as I chose my school and wrestled my way through Nursing School.”

Then we asked Morgan why she chose SVNA and here is her response:“Once I passed my Boards to become a Registered Nurse, I knew I wanted to stay local. I have grown up in Salisbury and I couldn’t think of a better way to put my new skills to use, than to serve the community which has helped shape me into the person I am today. I am so excited to start my own Nursing journey with the SVNA and learn all that I can to become a well-rounded nurse and give back to my community!”

Morgan also had a very good insider’s perspective on SVNA as her mom, Christine Lamb, has worked for us for over 12 years and her grandparents – Wayne and Eleanor Neville - are hospice volunteers and Mrs. Neville is also a registered nurse. So I guess we can say Morgan is carrying on a family tradition!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

It’s Flu Season – Influenza, also commonly known as “the flu” is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. During a regular flu season, about 90 percent of deaths occur in people 65 years and older. Flu season in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May.

An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and spread it to others. When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through that community.

Remaining flu clinics:

SVNA Office October 28th • 9am-3pm

Sharon Town Hall November 3rd • 11am-2pm

Salisbury Town Hall November 3rd • 6am-8pm

Questions? Call our office 860-435-0816 or visit our website for additional information www.salisburyvna.org

Holiday Survival Tips for the Bereaved

If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one you might be wondering how to get through

the upcoming holiday season. It takes some thought and pre-planning but you can do

this. Let us help you.

Tuesday, November 10 5-6:00pm

Town Hall, 27 Main StreetSalisbury, CT

Light refreshments served.

For more information, please call

Joanna Geiger at (860) 435-0816or email jgeiger@salisburyvna.org

Bereavement Support Group

Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association will be hosting a Grief Support Group

The goal of the group is to help individuals cope with feelings of grief, loss and sadness in a safe and caring environment. You don’t have to go through this challenging time alone. There are others who are walking this road alongside you.

Dates, Time & Location:First & Third Wednesdays of each month

Country Kitchen on the first floor in Geer Village

77 South Canaan Road, Canaan, CTfrom 3:30 - 4:30pm

To Register:Contact Eileen Epperson, Group Coordinator at (860) 435-0816 ext. 124

There is no charge to participate for either of these programs. Advanced registration is encouraged.

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New Intern at SVNA - Sarah ZealorSarah Zealor, a senior at Western Connecticut State University (WSCU) is completing her senior internship at SVNA. Sarah is majoring in social work and has paired up with SVNA’s MSW Virginia Gold. Virginia will be Sarah’s mentor as she completes her internship. We decided to get to know Sarah a little better and thought we would share what we found out:

Question #1: Why did you select SVNA? Answer: The answer surprised us – we were not Sarah’s first choice!? However, Sarah states that if she had to apply again, SVNA would be a first choice stating “I find the work that SVNA does very interesting. The elderly population is one you know and hear about, but don’t really know about.” Sarah was also impressed by the fact that SVNA can handle patients of all ages from babies to the elderly.

Question #2: What made you decide on majoring in social work? Answer: “I always like to help people and I feel I am a good listener. My friends always come to me when they have a problem and I can usually see things from a different perspective so I am able to help them. It really feels good to be able to help people and point them in the right direction.”

Question #3: What do you hope to gain from your internship?Answer: “I hope to gain a better understanding of the elderly population; it’s growing significantly and as a result you will have experiences with elderly individuals so having knowledge to help this population will be very useful.”

Question #4: Where did you grow up and where do you live?Answer: “I grew up in Kent, graduated from HVRHS and still live in Kent. I like the Northwest Corner and that everyone knows each other; it’s a big but little community.”

Based on these answers we think Sarah is going to make a wonderful social worker and we are excited to have her with us at SVNA.

Fall can be a great time to focus on attaining a healthy weight. The cooler temperatures and colorful leaves make our daily walk a little more pleasant. And then there are the looming holidays with their traditional opportunities to overindulge – if we get a head start on our healthy eating plan, we’re more likely to keep it up when Halloween candy, turkey gravy and Christmas candy tempt us.

There are plenty of other reasons to work toward a healthy weight, check out these medically documented benefits:

You’ll lower your risk for many diseases. Obesity increases your risk for numerous diseases, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, certain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease. Losing weight can, in many cases, immediately reduce your risk for these diseases.

You’ll lower your risk of injury. Not only does carrying extra pounds increase your risk of disease, but it also nearly doubles your risk of injury – everything from falling to overexertion.

You’ll save money. If you eat less, you’ll probably spend less on food. That’s the first, most obvious way you save money by dropping a few pant sizes. But it can save you money in numerous other ways. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a person who’s obese has medical costs $1,429 higher per year than someone who maintains a healthy weight.

You’ll sleep better. Obesity raises the risk of sleep disorders, including apnea, one of the most serious. The loss of restful sleep leads to the production of more of a hormone that makes you hungry. The hungrier you are, the more you eat, which, in turn, decreases your chance of having a good night’s sleep – a vicious circle. By losing weight, you’ll sleep better and be less hungry.

You’ll have more energy. Those extra pounds make it harder for your heart to get blood to every part of your body and for your body to move extra pounds from Point A to Point B. Just imagine having to carry a 30-pound sack of flour around all day to understand the effect. Shedding those pounds means your body has to work less hard, freeing up all kinds of energy – to play ball with the grandkids, to exercise more, to do whatever your heart desires!

To help you reach your healthy weight, stay active and reduce your risk of injury join one of SVNA’s Matter of Balance Classes. Classes are FREE and located at various community locations – check out our calendar at www.salisburyvna.org or call us at 860-435-0816 to find a class near you. Source: IlluminAge AgeWise

Target Your Healthy Weight This Fall

JULY 2014 - JUNE 2015 DONORS

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our donors for their generous and continuing support. We are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate health and hospice care at home. However, we can only do this with the help of a generous community.

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$10,000 or moreE. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter FoundationThe Fleming FundMr. & Mrs. Robert KeiterRae Paige Schwarz & Marshall SchwarzRobert & Jeanne Zabelle Charitable Foundation

$5,000—$9,999.99Berkshire Taconic Community FoundationCLC Cramer Foundation

$2,500—$4,999.99The Hotchkiss SchoolMr. & Mrs. Neil HumphreysEstate of Nina StoneMs. Dorothy Walker

$1,000—$2,499.99Ms. Anne BowenMr. & Mrs. Dan CainThe Canaan FoundationMs. Patricia ConlinMr. John DesmondMs. Eileen Fox & Mr. Hank RoslerMr. & Mrs. Louis FoxMr. William Friedrich & Ms. Susan RevilleMr. & Mrs. Peter GevaltMr. & Mrs. Mortimer KlausMr. & Mrs. Roderick LanklerLion’s Head FundMr. & Mrs. William LittleMr. & Mrs. Seth MillikenThe David & Roberta Olsen Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Frank PerottiGus & Caroline Pope FundDr. & Mrs. Evan RashkoffDr. & Mrs. Peter ReyeltMrs. Mary RobertsonMr. Fred StevensonMs. Lyn Westsmith

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In Memory of David BatchelderMrs. Schatzi Ludwig

In Memory of Richard BianchiMr. & Mrs. William Markey

In Memory of Donald BuckleyMr. Leslie FirthMr. John Henry & Ms. Constanza LowMrs. Jean McMillenMs. Patricia Muller

In Memory of Carolyn CadmanMr. & Mrs. Frederick CadmanMr. Seymour Kroopnick

In Memory of William ColbertMr. Christian Scheidemann & Ms. Elka Krajewska

In Memory of Anna Mae CribleyMrs. Peter Lamb

In Memory of J. Leslie FirthMr. & Mrs. David ElwellMr. & Mrs. Brian SutterfieldMr. & Mrs. John Wright

In Memory of Richard FitzgeraldMr. & Mrs. Joseph BravoMr. & Mrs. Ernest RivaMrs. Andi Williams

In Memory of Walton GreenMrs. Nancy Green

In Memory of J. Dean HammondMr. Jay Badgley & Mr. Stevens HarrisonMr. & Mrs. John BartramMr. John BayersdorferMr. & Mrs. David BayersdorferRev. & Mrs. Lance BeizerMr. Randy Brintnell & Mrs. Marla MillerMr. & Mrs. Randall CannonMrs. Gerard CloneyCT State Police Academy Alumni AssocMr. & Mrs. Brian CoughlinMr. Richard DixonMr. & Mrs. David DolinskyMr. & Mrs. Thomas ElliottMs. Rosemary FudaliMr. Harvey GladsteinMs. Jane GladsteinMr. & Mrs. Eugene GreenMs. Marietta GuidoneMs. Suzanne HalpinMr. & Mrs. William HayhurstMr. & Mrs. David HeckMr. & Mrs. Peter KentMrs. Peter LambMr. & Mrs. Howard LotzMr. & Mrs. Thomas McArdleMrs. Joan McCueMr. & Mrs. John McLeadMrs. Jean McMillenMr. & Mrs. John MongeauMr. & Mrs. William MorrillMr. & Mrs. Frank PerottiWilliam Perotti & Sons, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Ernest RivaMs. Ann Marie RodierSalisbury Central SchoolMr. & Mrs. Nicholas ScassoMr. & Mrs. Tom SegallaMr. Domenic SegallaMr. & Mrs. Robert SmithwickMr. & Mrs. Frank VeranoMr. & Mrs. Martin WhalenMr. & Mrs. David Wiseman

In Memory of Barry HeldMr. Ron AsaroMr. & Mrs. Robert BarkerMr. & Mrs. J. Robert Connell

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In Memory of Inez HitchcockMr. Cornish F. Hitchcock

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In Memory of Gloria JanelliMr. Chris Janelli

In Memory of Mabel J. JohnsonBradley & Gorgone Family

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In Memory of Dorothy McCunnMr. Ian McCunn

In Memory of Isabel & S. Norton MinerMs. Janet Walker

In Memory of Harriet MorrillMr. & Mrs. Sherman BarkerMs. Anne BowenMr. & Mrs. Christopher BurchfieldMr. & Mrs. John ChandlerMr. & Mrs. Lee CollinsMs. Colleen DierzeMs. Deborah Donovan & Mr. Ken PageMs. Ann Duffy

Mr. & Mrs. Robert HaikoMr. & Mrs. William Morrill

In Memory of Ellen RakytaMs. Sheryl Kennedy

In Memory of LeRoy RivaThe Canaan Foundation

In Memory of Robert RosenheimBET NetworkInfinity Concepts

In Memory of Claudio ScarponeMr. Mark DellaPasqua

In Memory of Ann ScovilleMr. & Mrs. Thomas Scoville

In Memory of Dr. Louis SegallaMs. Tosha Losurdo

In Memory of Brenda SlaterMs. Elizabeth Luther

In Memory of Donald StevensMr. & Mrs. Peter KentMr. George KieferMrs. Maria McCabeMr. & Mrs. Warner PosenMs. Dorothy Walker

In Memory of Rosmarie SuderlandMs. Mary BenjaminMr. & Mrs. Bob BussianMs. Marlene NellorMr. & Mrs. John PolesMr. Carl MatthewsMs. Wabuda

In Memory of Julia Wu TrethawayMr. B. Steven AlbertMr. & Mrs. Robert AlbisMr. & Mrs. John BarberMr. & Mrs. Robert BarkerMr. & Mrs. Sherman BarkerMr. & Mrs. Peter BartlettMr. & Mrs. Lawrence BeckerMs. Kristina BiancoMr. David Bolmer

Mr. Rhys Bowen & Ms. Rebecca SnowMs. Heather BryantMs. Sandra BurchMr. & Mrs. Christopher BurchfieldMr. & Mrs. Mark CasellaMr. & Mrs. John ChandlerMs. Julia ChuCigna Foundation Matching Gifts Mr. & Mrs. John CooperMr. & Mrs. Dave CoughlinMs. Brenda CudneyMr. & Mrs. Rick DelPreteMr. & Mrs. Walter DemelleMs. Sabrina DiMicheleMr. Michael EckertMr. & Mrs. Bradley FausMr. & Mrs. Peter FittingMr. & Mrs. Joseph FlynnMr. & Mrs. Patrick FontaineMr. & Mrs. Alfred GangotenaMr. & Mrs. Wayne GaynorMr. & Mrs. Curtis GlovierMs. Ruth GroutMs. Katherine HarroldMr. & Mrs. William HayhurstMs. Teresa HerrneckarMs. Dee HlawekDr. Joshua Jaffee & Dr. Katherine HoldenMs. Roberta JenckesMs. Shelina KassamNing LiMr. & Mrs. Roger LiddellMs. Caitlin LischickMr. Matt Malila & Ms. Laura MarshallMr. & Mrs. Geoffrey MarchantMr. Forrest E. Mars, Jr.Mr. James MarshallMr. & Mrs. Robert MattoonMs. Hilla MellerMr. James Lawrence MillsMr. & Mrs. Bart MoonMr. Jeffrey NavinMr. & Mrs. Richard ObregonFeng Ouyang & Zheng ChenMr. Andrew PalMr. Philip PillsburyMr. & Mrs. John PowersMr. & Mrs. Louis PressmanMs. Jacqueline RiceMr. & Mrs. David RichThe Riley Family Charitable TrustMs. Nancy RossiMr. William ShofnerMr. & Mrs. Barry SiepmannSilver Mountain Foundation for the Arts

Morgan SladeMs. Ileene Smith & Mr. Howard SobelMs. Cynthia SoftlyMs. Jacqueline Spar & Ms. Stephanie SparMs. Divya SymmersMs. Sarah TamesMs. Savannah TennesMr. John VirdenMr. Benjamin WangMr. & Mrs. Jonathan WilsonMr. & Mrs. Roger WistarCorkey WorthingtonMr. Matthew Yantakosol

In Memory of Margaret WellsMs. Marsha Keskinin & Mr. George Weichun

In Memory of Richard WolfMr. & Mrs. David BayersdorferMr. & Mrs. Arthur BorinMs. Judith GonsalvesMr. Alfred IngulliMr. & Mrs. Philip LetowtMr. & Mrs. Thomas McCabeMr. & Mrs. Robert McCeneyMs. Jane McFaddenMr. Chad Moritz & Ms. Mary MeyerandMr. & Mrs. Jhn OllquistMs. Bernadette ReidyMs. Mary RufferShady Harbor Fire District Mr. & Mrs. Chris ShermanMs. Nancy TuckermanMs. Elizabeth VorceMrs. Wolf

In Memory of Suzanne XanthosMrs. Denise BateMs. Maria Meyn

In Honor of Nancy HumphreysMr. & Mrs. Peter Restler

We apologize for any errors or omissions. If we’ve misspelled or inadvertently left your name off this list , please call our office at 860-435-0816

Charitable Bequests & SVNA A charitable bequest is one of the simplest ways that you can make a significant contribution to SVNA. It might surprise you to learn that you don’t have to be wealthy to make a real difference. In fact, most charitable bequests come from middle-class households.

Your bequest will enable us to continue to provide compassionate and exceptional healthcare to your neighbors for years to come. Including SVNA in your will enables you to control your assets during your lifetime while providing an important future gift to your community. And, your charitable spirit will be an inspiration to others. Because of generous, forward-thinking friends like you, SVNA has been able to provide advanced healthcare and hospice services to the residents of the Northwest Corner for over 110 years. We thank you!

The services of a qualified legal counsel or a financial planner should be sought for specific advice pertaining to your estate plans.

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On Sunday, June 21, we came together as a Community of Caring to honor and remember our loved ones who had died. The ceremony consisted of poetry readings, spoken and quiet reflections, and sharing of stories. Pat Thorney, an SVNA RN, sang a heartfelt solo, “Turn, Turn, Turn”. The ceremony ended in a release of 350 monarch butterflies. It was a lovely way to honor the memory of our loved ones.

Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association has a New Spokesperson!

Jane Curtin, a long-time resident of the Northwest Corner, is representing SVNA by recording our public

service announcement (PSA) on WHDD Robin Hood Radio in Sharon, CT.

Jane has had a long and illustrious career as an actress and comedian. She was one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live. And, in

1984, she starred in the family sitcom Kate & Allie, earning two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress. In 1996, she also starred

in another successful comedy series, 3rd Rock from the Sun.

So tune into WHDD Radio (91.9 FM or 1020AM) and listen to our new spokesperson or go to our website for the link: www.salisburyvna.org. We are thrilled and honored that Jane Curtin is the new voice of SVNA!

A Day of Remembrance & Special Butterfly Release

Our first, annual Community Health and Wellness fair was held on October 1, 2015 at the Town Grove in Lakeville from 3-5pm. Close to 60 residents came to take advantage of the free health fair, which provided attendees with a wellness screening, skin cancer screenings performed by Dr. Laurie Slotnick, fall risk assessments, flu shots, social services, and an opportunity to meet with an Affordable Care Act Assister and Medicare Advisor, Janet Carlson of PharmaCare. SVNA staff was also on hand to discuss SVNA services and supports available to the community. Participants received door prizes and participated in several free raffles.

Michelle Holst-Grubbe, RN provides a wellness screening at the health fair.

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Visit our website often at www.salisburyvna.org to learn the latest about SVNA.

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Holiday Survival Kit for the BereavedNovember 10, 2015Salisbury Town Hall5-6pm with refreshments following

Please Come to Assemble Your Personal Bag of Tools, Toys and Strategies for Self-care during the Holiday.

SVNA30A Salmon Kill Road, SalisburyFirst Wednesday of Every Month10am – 12 noonFourth Wednesday of Every Month1pm – 3pm

Lakeville Town Grove42 Ethan Allen St, LakevilleSecond Tuesday of Every Month12noon -1pm

Geer Village77 South Canaan Rd, CanaanFirst Tuesday of Every Month10am-11am

Falls Village Senior Center107 Main St, Falls VillageThird Thursday of Every Month10:30am 11:30am

Kent Senior Center 16 Swift Lane, KentThird Wednesday of Every Month1pm – 2pm

Sharon Pharmacy8 Gay Street, SharonSecond Tuesday of Every Month10:30-11:30am