December News From Waveny and Visiting Nurse & Hospice

Waveny LifeCare Network’s Kathleen M. Fruin, RN Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) School Wins CALA Best Practices Award

Waveny LifeCare Network announces that its Kathleen M. Fruin, RN Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) School has been awarded the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) Best Practices Award in the area of Staff Recruitment and Retention. The award was presented to Russell Barksdale, Jr., Waveny’s President and CEO, at CALA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Banquet on Wednesday, December 6^th. Click here to read more.

Waveny Wellness Series: Claim Your SWAGGER!

Kick off the New Year with us and move from surviving in your life to thriving in it! The Waveny Wellness Series welcomes Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo, author of Claim Your SWAGGER, Stop Surviving and Start Thriving on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6pm on Main Street at our 3 Farm Road location. Hear this dynamic New Canaan resident, speaker, author, transformational expert and performance coach and engage in an interactive discussion to learn steps you can take to claim your SWAGGER.

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Visiting Nurse & Hospice 'Caregiver Respite Program' Named Wilton Women's Club 2024 Fundraiser Beneficiary

Wilton Woman's Club has selected the Visiting Nurse & Hospice 'Caregiver Respite Program' as the beneficiary of its 2024 spring fundraiser. This generous gift will help provide much needed support in the form of respite care for those who are caregivers for family members.

“We will continue this important work, but times have changed especially for seniors” said Mary Ross, VNHFC Administrator. “People are living much longer and caregivers themselves are aging out. We now have situations of the elderly caring for the elderly, often bedridden loved ones. There are no breaks even for their own doctor appointments. The mental, emotional, and physical stress is simply enormous — it is immediate. The money we receive will go toward providing at least five hours of respite care per week to as many people as we can reach." (goodmorningwilton.com, 2023) Click here to read more.

New Canaan's Andrew Armstrong Performs at Waveny

The sounds of Bach, Gershwin and a little Silent Night filled our halls as we had the privilege of hosting New Canaan's own internationally renowned pianist Andrew Armstrong, along with violinist, Stefan Jackiw, for a concert for our residents and their families on Main Street. Thank you Andrew and Stefan for making time during this busy season to perform for us!

FREE Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with memory impairment can be challenging. Join Julie Ashley, Social Worker and Geriatric Care Manager, and other caregivers for emotional, educational and social support in a safe environment. Meetings are free and open to the public - no Waveny affiliation is required - and are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6pm on our 3 Farm Road campus. Kindly RSVP to Rachel at 203-594-5446. Click here to learn more.

Waveny's kitchen at our 3 Farm Road campus prepares 400 nutritious meals each weekday, including holidays, in partnership with Meals on Wheel of New Canaan. Our professional chef and dietary staff prepare and package one hot meal (soup, bread, entree, fresh fruit or dessert, and milk) and one cold meal (sandwich, side salad, fruit, and milk) per client per day, which are then picked up by Meals on Wheels volunteers and delivered throughout the community.

Bereavement Support Groups Available

Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice offers Bereavement Support Groups for those who have lost a loved one.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT Support

Mondays, Jan 8 to Feb 26, 1:00-2:30pm via zoom with Maribeth Payne, M Div

LOSS OF SPOUSE

Tuesdays, Jan 9 to Feb 27, 2-3:30pm in person with Meghan Cioffi, MSW

Tuesdays, Jan 2 to Feb 27, 7-8:30pm via zoom with Sheila Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor

Fridays, Jan 5 to Feb 23, 2-3:30pm via zoom with Stephanie Shaughnessy, MSW

Mondays, Jan 8 to Feb 26, 2:30-4pm via zoom with Maribeth Payne, M Div

LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Wednesdays, Jan 3 to Feb 28, 11:00am-12:30pm in person with Sheila Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor

LOSS AND CHANGE

Wednesdays, Jan 3 to Feb 28, 7:30-9:00pm in person with Betsy Perry, RN

In-person groups meet at 22 Danbury Road in Wilton and all groups are free of charge and open to the public. Please call 203-762-8958 for more information and to pre-register.

Would you like to become part of our volunteer team?

You can enrich the lives of our seniors throughout the Waveny-VNH continuum of healthcare services and residences!

As a Waveny-VNH volunteer, you will become part of a vibrant and caring team, welcomed and deeply appreciated by residents, patients, staff and fellow volunteers. We have opportunities for all ages and abilities with a flexible schedule. Choose from a range of volunteer activities which will allow you to make the maximum impact with the time you would like to share.

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Stella Clarke, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Volunteering at sclarke@waveny.org or 203-594-5334.

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