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Seasonal Flu Information
You can avoid the discomfort, inconvenience and potential medical complications of the flu this winter. A public flu clinic will be conducted by the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at its headquarters, 175 South Street, Morristown, from 8 a.m. until noon. No advance appointment is required. The cost of the vaccine is $25.00 per shot. Cash, checks and Medicare Part B reimbursement will be accepted. For more information please contact Amanda DeFelice at 973-451-4169 or adefelice@vnannj.org.
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
During the 2011-2012 flu season, CDC expects the 2009 H1N1 virus to cause illness again along with other influenza viruses. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1 and two other influenza viruses. For more information about the effectiveness of flu vaccine, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/. For more information about how the viruses in the vaccine are selected, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/virusqa.htm.
Donate Your Used Vehicle
Set the wheels in motion today to rid yourself of that unwanted vehicle — free towing provided! Your donated vehicle is tax deductible and can help support VNANNJ services for patients unable to pay for their care. Call (973) 451-4150 for more information.
FREE Caregiver Education & Support
The VNANNJ In-Home Caregiver Education and Support Program provides FREE in-home
education and support to unpaid caregivers so they may improve their ability
and effectiveness as caregivers. There are no income or asset eligibility requirements
for this program.
Specifically, the program will provide:
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A registered nurse will meet with the caregiver at their home to conduct
an initial assessment and to set up a teaching plan that will help to relieve
caregiver stress and increase caregiver effectiveness.
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In-home instruction to enable caregivers to identify the skills needed to provide proper care,
including lifting and transferring, bathing, personal care, nutrition, disease
education, stress management, and accessing community resources.
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Up to five professional home visits by a registered nurse, physical, speech
or occupational therapist, social worker or nutritionist to provide educational
and support services, including stress management.
The VNANNJ In-Home Caregiver Education and Support Program is made possible
through a grant received by the Morris County Department of Human Services,
Office on Aging, NJ Caregiver Initiative. Please call 1-800-WE-VISIT (1-800-938-4748) for more information.
Volunteer to Make A Difference!
Interesting and rewarding volunteer opportunities are available at VNANNJ. If you can spare just a couple of hours a week, please consider joining our team!
Hospice
Hospice volunteers visit people who have elected to spend their final days in their own homes with the assistance of the VNA. Volunteers provide comfort, companionship and support to both patients and their loved ones. A 16-hour training program prepares volunteers for this rewarding work. Free training sessions are held at the VNA headquarters quarterly; the next training session is scheduled as follows: Friday evening, January 28th from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, January 29th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Monday evening, January 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you cannot attend a portion of this training schedule, we will work with you on alternative arrangements. For more information about our VNA Hospice Volunteer program, please contact Alison Mazie, Volunteer Coordinator, at amazie@vnannj.org or at 973.451.4128.
Friendship House
Friendship House, VNANNJ's adult day care center, welcomes volunteers who can provide two or more hours a week to assist with activities and snacks. No formal training is required. The center is located in Boonton and its hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays.
House Call Groceries for Seniors
Program volunteers are asked to shop weekly or biweekly for homebound elderly clients. By performing this simple but essential task, you can assist an elderly neighbor for whom shopping has become a difficult chore.
If you have the time to give, the heart to share and the desire to help, please contact Alison Mazie, Volunteer Coordinator, at 973-451-4128 or amazie@vnannj.org.
Join the Hometeam at VNANNJ
The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey has immediate openings
for staff nurses, hospice nurses and certified home health aides. VNANNJ provides
its professionals with a rewarding and challenging career that allows them to
use their expertise as well as obtain new skills throughout their careers as
visiting nurses, home health aides, therapists, and more.
Not only does the professional staff obtain worthwhile skills through their
work every day with patients, but also they have a talented and committed support
staff that is behind them every step of the way. The Hometeam
is comprised of the professional team and the support staff that work together
to provide home health care that is among the best in the state.
Becoming a visiting nurse or a home health aide is a satisfying experience for
someone who is looking for a career that gives back through the appreciation
of a grateful patient. If you would like to apply for an available position, contact the Human Resources
Department at (973) 451-4141.
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