July News From Waveny and Visiting Nurse & Hospice

Waveny LifeCare Network Expands Telemedicine Services to its Skilled Nursing Facility

Waveny LifeCare Network announces that it has expanded its secure, state-of-the-art Telemedicine Services Program to the Care Center, its in-patient Short-term Rehabilitation facility. Patients will be enrolled in the program upon admission, with real-time monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen levels and body weight, automatically transmitted to Waveny’s dedicated Telemedicine nursing staff. To continue reading, click here.

Stop by and meet the Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice team!

The Waveny-VNH team will be hitting the streets, participating in several Street Fairs, Sidewalk Sales and Farmer's Markets this month. Please stop by and learn more about our full continuum of compassionate healthcare services.

Wilton Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale-Saturday, July 22 from 10am-3pm

New Canaan Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale-Saturday, July 2 from 9am-4pm

Norwalk Community Health Center Farmers' Market-Wednesday, July 26 from 11am-3pm

Thrift Shop Pop Up

The New Canaan Thrift Shop, part of the Waveny LifeCare Network, will have a pop-up shop at the New Canaan Sidewalk Sale on July 22 from 10am to 4pm. The pop up shop will be located outside Connecticut Muffin at 108 Main Street, please stop by and shop for clothing, accessories, home goods, and children's items!

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 monthly on the third Tuesday at 6pm on our 3 Farm Road campus. Kindly RSVP to Rachel at 203-594-5446. Click here to learn more.

Summer Fun at Waveny!

Waveny-Visiting Nurse provided over 600 flu vaccines last year and we are getting ready to kick off the 2023 flu vaccine season. Beginning in September, drive-thru clinics will be available at our 22 Danbury Road, Wilton location, please call 203-594-5249 for dates and times. In addition, please check with your local Senior Center for vaccine clinics at those locations.

Bereavement Support Groups Available

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

LOSS OF SPOUSE

Fridays, July 14-September 29 from 1:00-2:30pm via zoom with facilitator Stephanie Shaughnessy, MSW

Mondays, once a month beginning July 24 from 7-8:30pm via zoom with facilitator Maribeth Payne, M Div

Tuesdays, August 15-September 19 from 7-8:30pm via zoom with facilitator Sheila Russo LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor

LOSS OF PARENT

Tuesdays, July 11-August 15 from 7:30 - 9pm via zoom with facilitator Meghan Cioffi, MSW

LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Wednesdays, August 16-September 20 from 11:00am - 12:30pm in person with facilitator Sheila Russo, LCSW, certified Grief Counselor

LOSS AND CHANGE

Wednesdays, July 19-September 27 from 7:30 - 9:00pm in person with facilitator Betsy Perry, RN

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER

Mondays, July 31- August 28 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm in person with facilitator Maribeth Payne, M Div

Groups in person meet at 22 Danbury Road in Wilton and all groups are free of charge and open to the public. Please contact Johnny Pita, ThD., Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator at 203-762-8958, extension 316 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 fully vaccinated and 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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