Stories & Insights

Developed for caregivers, our library provides resources on hospice, private duty, palliative care, and wellness.

Jan 21, 2022
2 min

Top Three Trends in Hospice and Palliative Care for 2022

Learn more about the hospice and palliative care industry and the top trends that will affect providers adapting to the ongoing pandemic.

Jan 6, 2022
2 min

Thoughts on Leadership from Nesa Joseph, EdD, MHA, President & CEO

Read this reflection on the meaning of servant leadership from VNA of Greater St. Louis President and CEO Nesa Joseph, EdD, MHA.

Sep 24, 2021
2 min

Three Things to Consider for End-of-Life Care

End-of-life care is never easy to talk about, but there are important things to consider when deciding on a care plan.

Jun 8, 2021
2 min

Six Commonly Asked Questions About Hospice Billing and Medicare

Learn more about hospice billing through Medicare with these FAQs from the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis.

Apr 8, 2021
2 min

How to Talk to Family and Loved Ones about End of Life Care

Learn from Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis about how to discuss end of life care with family using this conversation guide.

Mar 19, 2021
2 min

5 Questions Caregivers Ask About Hospice Safety and COVID-19

Hospice care is stressful for the caregiver of a sick loved one, and the pandemic has only increased their anxiety. The stress has caused...

Feb 25, 2021
2 min

VNA Makes Update to Mission Statement to Affirm Their Commitment to Equity & Diversity

The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis has updated their mission to affirm a commitment to equity and diversity.

Mar 27, 2019
2 min

The Balancing Act: How to Manage the Demands of Work & Caregiving

Illness is unpredictable, and even full-time caregivers can struggle to adapt to the changing needs of a sick loved one. For those who...

Mar 21, 2019
2 min

Top Considerations for Advance Care Planning

A person does not have to be at the end of life to start preparing for it. Advance care planning is something that can be done whether or...

Jan 28, 2019
2 min

Meet Myra Dorris, LCSW with Visiting Nurse Association

From a very young age, Myra Dorris knew she wanted to help people. After losing her right arm in a horse accident as a child, she...

Nov 28, 2018
2 min

Important Things to Consider In Dividing and Assigning Caregiving Duties

Caring for a loved one can be a full-time job where even the best multitaskers may quickly find themselves overwhelmed. With many...

Nov 12, 2018
3 min

What Families of New Hospice Patients Should Know About the Hospital Discharge Transition to Home

Hospice and palliative care caregivers have lots of questions around hospital discharge. Learn more from the Visiting Nurse Association.

Nov 3, 2017
3 min

Information & Tips for Planning a Company On-Site Vaccination Program

Blog Summary: Information on VNA vaccination services Things to consider when planning an on-site program Day-of on-site vaccination...

Aug 30, 2017
3 min

5 Important Back to School Health Tips

At VNA, we are passionate about all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Beyond hospice and palliative care, we are proud to offer wellness...

Jul 26, 2017
3 min

5 Summer Health Tips for Seniors

Summer is known as a season of fun and relaxation. It is a time for gardening, cookouts, and time outdoors. However, while the sun and...

Jul 13, 2017
3 min

The Share and Prepare Series, part 5: Explaining Advance Directives

Throughout the #shareandprepare series, we’ve stressed the importance of writing down end-of-life care wishes. These written...

Jun 21, 2017
3 min

The Share and Prepare Series, part 3: Talking with Doctors about End-of-Life Care.

Once our patients have discussed their end of life care wishes with their loved ones, it is important for them to decide how and when to...

Jun 7, 2017
2 min

The Share and Prepare Series, part 1: Talking to loved ones.

At VNA, we know that the end-of-life journey can be difficult to navigate, for yourself or for your loved one. That is why we believe it...

Feb 22, 2017
2 min

Caring for the caregiver

Caregiving can be a rewarding, but challenging job for family members with a terminally ill loved one. Through programs like hospice and...

Feb 3, 2017
2 min

How faith affects hospice patients at the end of life

Faith often plays a role in how people deal with death, and for hospice patients it’s no different. Kathleen Stock, VNA’s Hospice...

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