Most people have heard this old spiritual detailing skeletal connections from the toes to the top of the head. The “hip bones connected to the back bone, back bone connected to the shoulder bone” and so forth. But how…
Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley is dedicated to improving the health of the community. One focus of this effort is to provide helpful nutritional information by joining the CDC and Healthy People initiatives to reduce obesity. Throughout the year…
March is National Nutrition Month®. It is a good time to focus on eating a variety of healthy foods to improve our physical and emotional health. Healthy eating is part of an overall wellness program that includes physical activity, and…
Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley's Annual Scholarship Program In honor of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murtha of Essex, the Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley will be awarding scholarships to residents of Essex, Chester, Deep River and…
The American Heart Association, “Go Red for Women” campaign highlights the importance of heart disease awareness for women. Many people believe that heart disease occurs more in men and older people. The fact is that heart disease is the number…
January is Glaucoma Awareness month. Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the eye due to increased pressure in the eye leading to damage of the optic nerve and blindness. The good news is that early detection and treatment can prevent…
Mother Nature can make traveling during the winter months a challenge. Have you prepared your vehicle? Do you have an emergency kit in your car? The AAA Auto Club recommends a vehicle check up in the fall to check all…
National Influenza Vaccination Week There is still time to get your flu shot: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 8am-5pm Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley 61 Main St. Suite 5 Centerbrook Bring your Insurance Card We accept Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross,…
Can you believe that once again it is time to prepare for the holidays? Family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other occasions are right around the corner. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia during…
October is a month full of autumn pleasures, pumpkins, apple cider, cooler weather and beautiful colors. It is a time of change of season and routine. With a new school year our children adjust to new schedules, new classes and…
