Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey

07/23/2025

We loved hearing from Lou: "Sarah is a wonderful nurse. Highly competent, professional and very pleasant. She’s great! She will not disappoint."

Thank you for choosing the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey for your in-home healthcare needs!

07/22/2025

Why hospice care?

Studies show people live longer and with better quality of life if they start hospice care sooner. Learn more: https://www.vnannj.org/hospice-care-in-new-jersey.html.

07/20/2025

Seniors especially should be aware of hyperthermia! Hyperthermia is an elevated body temperature that can be particularly dangerous for older adults. Hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat edema (swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot), heat syncope (sudden dizziness after exercising in the heat), heat cramps, and heat exhaustion. Learn more: https://www.vnannj.org/communications/what-you-should-know-about-hyperthermia-heat-illness.

07/18/2025

Here's a terrific Greek salad option that you can prep in advance! Just reserve the mint and add at the last minute. Colorful, nutritious and delicious...yum!

Because this salad doesn’t have any tender greens, it’s a good one to make ahead for gatherings. If I’m prepping it ahead, I like to save a few fresh mint leaves to add right before serving. It’s also an excellent dinner side.

07/15/2025

Animal-based protein or plant-based protein?

​A 2025 study published in Nature Communications found that people in their 70s may have much to gain from a diet high in plant-based protein. Learn more: https://www.vnannj.org/communications/plant-protein-may-be-better-for-older-people.

07/13/2025

We love this guide to cooking as therapy! Ideas include journaling for reflection and taking time to ponder your feelings and gratitude. Cooking time can be relaxtion time for seniors and caregivers. Learn more.

No matter your culinary skills, spend some reflective time in the kitchen to nourish and renew your sense of self

07/11/2025

☀🍉😋 Summer has arrived!

These watermelon popsicles are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Ice cold, fruity, and refreshing, they’ll cool you off and quench your thirst in one go. They’re also healthy(!) and super easy to make(!), because this watermelon popsicles recipe calls for two simple ingredients: watermelon and lime juice. That’s right! There’s no added sugar, no added coloring, no added anything here. Just fresh fruit!

These watermelon popsicles are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Ice cold, fruity, and refreshing, they’ll cool you off and quench your thirst in one go. They’re also healthy(!) and super easy to make(!), because this watermelon popsicles recipe cal

07/09/2025

When you are choosing a visiting nurse for yourself or a loved one, your choice is safe with us! Team members like Mike bring "professional" and "highly skilled" services to your home. Your health and well-being are always our top priority!

07/08/2025

Are you consuming too much plastic? 😳

are tiny plastic particles (less than 5 mm in size) that are found almost everywhere in the environment, food chain, and human body. A study published in Nature Medicine reported that human brain tissue contains microplastics, and some studies link cardiovascular disease risk to microplastics in arterial plaque.

Learn more: https://www.vnannj.org/communications/how-much-plastic-is-in-your-food.

07/06/2025

Hanging out with one's grandkids doesn't feel natural for everyone. There can be slang barriers, technology gaps, and sometimes a lack of patience on either or both sides of the generational divide. However, seniors and their grandkids can both derive a social benefit from intergenerational activities. Here's a list of possible ways to connect across the ages: https://legacycoalition.com/75-fun-summertime-activities-to-do-with-your-grandkids/.

07/04/2025

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Summer is the perfect time for lunching on a cool salad platter...just like this recipe for tangy chicken salad with raisins. Pair with crunchy greens and savor the creamy / crunchy combo. Lemon juice, dijon mustard and scallions give this chicken salad a zesty kick.

Sweet red grapes and crunchy celery make this chicken salad sing, and also balance out the slight tang from the yogurt and lemon. But go ahead and customize the mix-ins with whatever you desire (perhaps some chopped nuts or dried fruit) because this chick