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…
Flu Prevention 101: Be Prepared! We have all heard that getting the flu vaccine is the number one method for prevention of infection from the flu virus. Infection control basics are also common sense methods of preventing the spread of…
There are over 200 varieties of fresh, ripe, juicy and delicious fruits and vegetables to choose from. They include all the colors of the rainbow! All the wonderful colors provide natural vitamins and minerals along with essential fiber which improves…
A recent national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that most U.S. adults are not even aware that they need vaccines throughout their lives to protect against serious diseases like pertussis, hepatitis, shingles, and pneumococcal…
The heat is on, it is vacation time! The weather is perfect for fun outdoor activities like hikes, watersports, BBQs and picnics. It is also prime season for ticks and mosquitos to feed on exposed skin. Protect yourself from bug…
