January News From Waveny and Visiting Nurse & Hospice

Waveny LifeCare Network Names K. Rone Baldwin Chairman of the Board of Directors

Waveny LifeCare Network announces the appointment of K. Rone Baldwin as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2024-2025. Mr. Baldwin, an active member of the Board since Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County joined the Network in 2021, joins newly elected Executive Board members Marian Curtis Blair, Esq., Co-Vice Chair; Mary Franco, Co-Vice Chair; Nancy Perez, Secretary; and David Hunt, Treasurer. Click HERE to read more.

RSVP Today! 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. Join this dynamic New Canaan resident, speaker, author, transformational expert and performance coach, to engage in an interactive discussion to learn steps you can take to claim your SWAGGER. Click HERE to RSVP today!

Thank you, Jane T. Muhlethaler Foundation

Many thanks to the Jane T. Muhlethaler Foundation, Inc., and Foundation Director James D. Funnell, Jr, for their support of Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice in the form of a generous grant in support of our hospice services and services for the visually impaired. We are grateful for the support of the Jane T. Muhlethaler Foundation so we can continue to enhance the lives of our patients and families in our local communities.

Alzheimer’s Discussion Panel: Insights Into the Journey for Caregivers and Loved Ones

The New Canaan Community Foundation, Waveny LifeCare Network and the New Canaan Library are pleased to offer you an evening of dynamic discussions and insights surrounding memory loss with a panel of experienced caregivers and providers on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6pm at the New Canaan Library. Moderated by Peter Hasapis, MD, Internal Medicine; panelists include Alan Radin, MD, Geriatric Medicine; Jessica Washburn-Gonzalez, Elder Law Attorney; Hope Hetherington, family caregiver; Don Moyle, Medicare/Insurance Specialist; Rachel Takacs, Director of Alzheimer’s Navigation. Click HERE to learn more and here to RSVP.

Waveny Senior Internship Program

This spring, Waveny LifeCare Network will welcome High School Seniors from schools across Lower Fairfield County to participate in our annual Senior Internship program. During May and June students can explore careers in healthcare, retail and other professions while working on a group project together. Great opportunity for students to build life skills and job experience! We are currently accepting applications, please contact Stella Clarke, Executive Director of Community Engagement & Volunteers at 203-594-5334 for more information.

Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice provides Community Health services including blood pressure clinics, flu vaccine clinics and health presentations. In 2023, our Community Health staff touched over 4,000 individuals with these important programs and services.

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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