Visiting Nurses of The Lower Valley Inc

07/21/2025

Stay Cool & Hydrated This Summer!
Seniors are more prone to dehydration because our sense of thirst lessens with age. Even mild dehydration can cause dizziness, confusion, or fatigue.

👉 Sip water regularly—even if you’re not thirsty!
✅ Stay safe, stay hydrated.

07/03/2025

06/19/2025

Thank you to the LymeLine.com for publishing our Op Ed!

https://lymeline.com/2025/06/letter-to-the-editor-visiting-nurses-of-the-lower-valley-needs-you-now-more-than-ever/

Letter to the Editor: Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley Needs You Now More Than Ever June 17, 2025 by Sarah Foley Leave a Comment To the Editor: For more than 100 years, Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley has been a trusted presence along the Connecticut shoreline, providing compassionate, high-q...

06/13/2025

🩸 June 14 is World Blood Donor Day — a global thank you to the heroes who give the gift of life through their selfless donations.

Every drop of blood brings hope, heals lives, and strengthens our communities. 💪🌍

On this day, we honor you — the donors who keep hope flowing.

06/12/2025

Summer heat can be tough on your heart! Know the signs of a heart attack—chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea—and take precautions: stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity during peak heat, and never ignore warning signs. Your heart matters—protect it! ❤️☀️

06/10/2025

Support Local Care: Choose Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley

For over 100 years, Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley has proudly served the Connecticut shoreline with compassionate, personalized home healthcare. As a not-for-profit, community-based agency, we offer skilled nursing, therapy services, home health aides, and social work—all delivered where it matters most: in your home.

Unlike larger healthcare systems, we offer personalized care without delays. When you choose us, you're not just receiving care—you’re supporting a local, independent organization that reinvests in your community.

But today, we’re facing serious challenges: declining insurance reimbursements, growing competition from large healthcare networks, and limited referrals from hospitals that often push their own affiliated agencies.

You have the legal right to choose your home healthcare provider (CT General Statute 19a-504d). When planning care, ask for us by name to continue with the team you trust.

Together, we can keep local care strong. Choose Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley.

Visit www.visitingnurses.org or call 860-767-0186 to learn more.

06/06/2025

It's officially hurricane season! Are you ready to go at a moment’s notice? An emergency go-bag could make all the difference. 💼🔥

Packed with essentials like medications, water, documents, and supplies, it's your grab-and-go lifeline in a crisis.

✅ Be prepared.
✅ Stay safe.
✅ Don't wait for an emergency to pack one.

https://www.ready.gov/kit

05/28/2025

We're Hiring!

Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley is looking for a part or full-time Home Health Aide to join our team!

Duties:
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including using assistive devices as necessary.
- Follow care plans and communicate any changes to RN Case Manager.

(HHA/CNA) you will be responsible for providing personal care and assistance with basic activities and daily living needs of patients. The Home Health Aide follows the home health aide instruction sheet and the directions of the RN Case Manager. Examples of activities include: assistance with personal care such as bathing, transferring, dressing and un******ng, and ambulation, to patients in their home or place of residence. The specific personal care for each patient will be determined by the RN Case Manager, and will be given in writing to the home health aide.

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid certification as a Home Health Aide or completion of a recognized training program.
- Previous experience in home care or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Compassionate and caring attitude towards clients.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.

If you are passionate about providing quality care to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply for the position of Home Health Aide. Please submit your resume to: sfoley@visitingnurses.org.

05/22/2025

Grateful to stand alongside so many incredible local charities and nonprofits as recipients of the Essex Lions Club’s generous fundraising efforts. Thank you for supporting the work we do at Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley and helping us care for our community. 💙