Care for Aging Veterans
Step Up for Bone Health on October 20th
Osteoporosis is a bone disease affecting one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50. When the density and bone mass decreases, so does bone strength causing bones to become brittle and weak. Even mild bumps and falls can cause a bone to fracture. It typically develops slowly and can…
Read MoreSharon B. Robertson: Veteran of the Month | September 2022
United States Air Force Veteran, Sharon B. Robertson, had a unique upbringing but one that potentially prepared her for life in the military. Robertson had a strong military family background, and by 1970, she was picked to be part of a groundbreaking program that made her the face of women in the Air Force. Here…
Read MoreWorld Alzheimer’s Month 2022
World Alzheimer’s Month is an international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Dementia. The campaign theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2022 is Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s, with the campaign message of Together, we can do so much. Currently, there are more than 50 million people in the world with Dementia. This number is…
Read MoreSurviving the Loss of a Spouse: Supporting Grieving Families with the Help of Home Care
As an adult child, losing a parent is an extremely difficult time for you and the entire family. But what about the surviving parent? It is important to remember that losing a parent differs from losing a spouse. The loss can be overwhelming, and while everyone will have their way of grieving, it can be…
Read MoreBill McFall: Veteran of the Month | August 2022
Vietnam Veteran Marvin William McFall Jr. probably won’t answer if you call him Marvin, since he has gone by the name Bill his entire life. Bill McFall was born and raised in Ohio as the oldest of three children. Growing up with a learning disability, McFall felt his only choice after high school was…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Home Care: Know Your Options
For the adult child, watching their parent’s age is hard. Thoughts like, “Is Mom eating? Should Dad be driving? Are my parents able to stay alone?” These thoughts linger in the minds of adult children. It is hard to know where to turn. Can my parents stay in their home? Do I need to look…
Read MoreFall Prevention Tips: Creating a Safe Place with Home Care
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of seniors 65 and older fall each year. At the same time, more than one out of four seniors who fall each year keep that information from their family or healthcare professionals. The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age…
Read MoreHarry T. Delk: Veteran of the Month | July 2022
Harry T. Delk was born in Flushing, NY, in 1935, as the Great Depression was nearing an end. His father was in the Army, and the family was transferred to New Jersey when his father was stationed at Fort Dix. The family eventually moved to Athens, NY, and lived with their grandfather in the house…
Read MoreCareSupport: What Your Agency Needs to Know
Veterans Care Coordination understands the overwhelming challenges of the home care industry. We continually strive to find ways to positively connect providers to resources and services that simply strengthen and enrich the experience of everyone involved. A straightforward solution VCC can offer you and your clients is CareSupport. But what is CareSupport? If you utilize…
Read MoreLiving with Arthritis: Understanding the Benefits of Home Care
According to the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis is a disease that affects more than 50 million Americans making it the number one cause of disability in the nation. In addition, osteoarthritis is the most frequent cause of physical disability in older adults affecting both men and women. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that develops gradually…
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