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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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This October, Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.
The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
- If you are a woman age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.
- If you are a woman age 50 to 74, be sure to get a mammogram every 2 years. You may also choose to get them more often.
Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammogram.
For more information, click here.
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Links to other
October Health Observances:
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Free Memory Screening
:
Place: East Haddam Senior Center
Time: 1-3pm
Date: October 27th
and
Place: Lyme Senior Center
Time: 1-2pm
Date: October 28th
Appointments required. Call Seniors Center of your choice to schedule.
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Sign up today for a
FREE memory screening appointment with Deborah Ringen MSN, RN-BC, Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley. It’s free and confidential. A memory screening is like many other routine health check-ups. It is a simple, non-invasive test designed to gauge memory, thinking and language skills. Screening consists of a brief series of questions and tasks and only lasts about ten minutes. Early memory screenings can be helpful! Memory screenings are a first step toward identifying a memory problem. Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can improve quality of life for those individuals with the disease as well as their families and caregivers. It is important to know that not all memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s and some memory problems can be easily treated. Are you interested in having a memory screening? Sign up today.
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Flu Clinics
10/5: 10am-12pm, Essex Court , 16 Main Street, Centerbrook
10/5: 2-4pm, Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex
10/6: 10am-12pm, Essex Savings Bank, 35 Plains Road, Essex
10/6: 4-6pm, Essex Town Hall, 29 West Avenue, Essex
10/7: 2-4pm, Madison Congregational Church, 26 Meeting House Lane, Madison
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Senior Information Expo
When: Tuesday, October 4th
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where: Haddam-Killingworth High School
95 Little City Road, Higganum
Phone: 860-345-7498
Highlights: Vendors, Raffles, Flu Shots, Informational Materials, Live Music
9-10 am Coffee & Pastries
12-1 pm Pizza, Salad and Dessert
* Stop by VNLV's booth to learn about telehealth monitoring and how it can help to keep you or your loved one safely at home. On-site demos will be performed!
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Meet Pat, The Face Behind the Voice
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Meet Pat Mathieson, Our Receptionist!
If you've ever called us, you've been greeted by the warm, friendly and professional voice of Pat Mathieson.
"I love working at this agency. The staff is outstanding. I am proud to be a member of a team that helps others every day and truly make a difference to the community."
What you may not know about Pat is that she is a fashionista (she may not walk the runway, but she lights up our hallway every day!), an actress and theater goer, and also a lifelong sailor! She often regales us with stories of her time spent on the water, sailing along the CT Shoreline with her friends and family. We are truly lucky to work with Pat everyday. Next time you call the office, be sure to say hi!
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LVCA Goes the Extra Mile Every Time
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At Lower Valley Care Advocates, we know the value of keeping our clients engaged in life.
Our companions and caregivers are committed to the idea that an active mind is a healthier mind; that quality of life is a direct result of the quality of living. Interacting with our clients; engaging them in reminiscing, conversation, crafts and cooking is one of the hallmarks of our caregiving.
We recently received this post from one of our caregivers:
“David knows I love to cook so he got makings for an apple crumble. Phyliss and I made two!! I really do love my time here and would like to come more often to spend time with her during the day. She reminds me a lot of my grandma.”
For more information, call Lower Valley Care Advocates at (860) 767-2695 or click here.
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Let's Stay Connected!
Learn more about VNLV on our
website or visit us on
Facebook to stay informed!
Questions?
Call Us! Phone: 860-767-0186
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