November News From Waveny and Visiting Nurse & Hospice

NCHS Students to Capture What is 'Behind a Voice' at The Inn

A lovely group of ninth grade students from New Canaan High School are working on a project with our Inn residents called "Behind a Voice." Each resident will be interviewed by a student during multiple visits to learn more about the residents' childhood, growing up and their adult life; the responses will be compiled and published in a professionally bound keepsake book for each resident. What a treasure for both the older generation and the younger one, as well as for the families who will undoubtedly cherish the stories of their loved ones!

Waveny LifeCare Network Celebrates Donors with an Evening of Gratitude

Waveny LifeCare Network hosted an Evening of Gratitude on November 9, 2023 to show our appreciation for our donors and their legacy, and to honor Kathleen A. Corbet and her family for their establishment of the Kathleen M. Fruin, RN Certified Nursing Aide School. The Fruin School offers the first step into a nursing career that transforms not only the lives of the students, but equally important, provides the next generation of nurses for Waveny’s patients, residents and their families. With the national and regional shortage of nurses, this continued investment is more important than ever.

During this season of gratitude, we hope you will include Waveny in your gift giving so that together we can continue to provide 5-Star quality and compassionate care for those who need us the most. Click here to make a donation today.

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.

Halloween Fun at Waveny

We thank each and every one of our employees and staff members who participated in our annual Halloween Parade, creating a fun Halloween for our residents!

Waveny-Visiting Nurse has a special group of hospice volunteers who participate in the 11th Hour program. These volunteers receive extensive, specialized training that goes beyond standard hospice volunteer training so they can be at the bedside of a patient in their last hours of life. These dedicated volunteers offer assistance to the patient and family that could include household tasks, sitting with the patient, reading to the patient and other 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 from 1-2:30pm via zoom with facilitator Maribeth Payne, M Div

GRIEF/BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Mondays from 2:30-3:30pm via zoom with Maribeth Payne, M Div

LOSS OF SPOUSE

Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm via zoom with facilitator Shelia Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor

Fridays from 2-3:30pm via zoom with facilitator Stephanie Shaughnessy

LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

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

LOSS AND CHANGE

Wednesdays from 7:30-9pm in person with facilitator 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 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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