In this episode of Aging Well With VNA, host Kersten Rettig is joined by John W. Burruss, M.D., Psychiatrist and CEO of Metrocare, for a thoughtful and timely conversation on the powerful connection between mental health and aging well.

Dr. Burruss and Kersten explore how mental and emotional health influence the aging process, shaping how we feel, function, and thrive as we grow older. The discussion takes a closer look at the often-overlooked mental health challenges faced by caregivers, including stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue, and how these experiences can affect long-term health.

Listeners will walk away with practical, actionable advice for aging well, including strategies to support brain health, build emotional resilience, and protect mental wellness through life’s transitions.

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Get ready for an unforgettable culinary celebration featuring our Celebrity Chef, Rick Martinez – James Beard Award winner, bestselling cookbook author, and beloved host. Flying in from Mexico, Rick will bring the vibrant flavors, rich traditions, and bold spirit of Mexican cuisine – infused with his Texas roots – to the VNA Haggerty Kitchen for one extraordinary day.

Join us for three incredible ways to celebrate, dine, and give back:

Comida at the Kitchen (Lunch)
A lively afternoon filled with festivities, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious bites inspired by Rick’s signature style. Gather your friends or colleagues and reserve a table or join the fun with individual tickets.

Fiesta at the Kitchen (Dinner)
Turn the evening into a full celebration! Enjoy everything from lunch – PLUS an exclusive VIP Mezcal & Mole Tasting Reception for table sponsors, hosted right inside the kitchen. It’s an immersive and colorful culinary experience you won’t want to miss.

Celebrity Chef Raffle (Lunch and Dinner)
From jet-setting getaways and beauty must-haves to fashion favorites, unforgettable culinary experiences, fine wine, craft cocktails, and exclusive sports packages – there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to score something amazing while supporting a great cause.

Come hungry. Come ready to celebrate. Most importantly, come ready to make a difference.

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March is “March for Meals” month – a national campaign highlighting senior hunger and the role of Meals on Wheels in bringing both nutritious meals and companionship to older adults.

Volunteer to deliver food and friendship, and help make a difference. Your support combats hunger, loneliness, and helps keep seniors safe and connected.

Advocate for Meals on Wheels as a cost-effective solution to senior hunger and reduced medical costs, thanks to attentive volunteers. Join us this March to ensure seniors in North Texas don’t go hungry or feel alone!

All month long, your favorite restaurants are giving back! Dine at participating locations and a portion of your purchase will support VNA. Explore the calendar and visit March for Meals for full details on dates, times, codes, and more!

Expanding Expert Hospice Services in North Texas

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is expanding our footprint in North Texas through a strengthened partnership with Forefront Living, further increasing access to high-quality, nonprofit hospice care across North Texas.

Established in 1934, VNA is a trusted nonprofit healthcare provider with a long history of serving North Texas families. Our partnership with Forefront Living, which began in 2025, has grown deeply over the past year, rooted in shared values and a dedication to compassionate, patient-centered care.

As Faith Presbyterian Hospice begins winding down its operations, VNA is ready and honored to care for both hospice and palliative care patients across the 16 counties we serve. As Forefront Living’s preferred hospice partner, VNA has entered into a lease to provide Inpatient Hospice Services on the T. Boone Pickens Campus, reopening under our leadership in early summer.

I am deeply grateful for this partnership. It reflects what is possible when two mission-driven nonprofit organizations unite for those we serve. By joining efforts with Forefront Living, we are strengthening our community’s ability to ensure patients and families receive expert hospice care delivered with compassion, dignity, and integrity – exactly when they need it most. This commitment inspires me every day, and I am proud of the role VNA plays in making moments matter for our neighbors throughout North Texas.

VNA will be the exclusive provider of hospice services on the T. Boone Pickens campus. Forefront Living will continue to support VNA patients with the “Faith Difference,” including bereavement support, Faith Kids, music therapy, massage therapy, and spiritual care.

This collaboration positions VNA to become the largest nonprofit hospice provider in North Texas, reinforcing our shared commitment to serving individuals and families with dignity, compassion, and integrity.

Please reach out to our hospice team with any questions you may have at gethelp@vnatexas.org

Chris Culak
President & CEO
Visiting Nurse Association of Texas

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Established in 1934, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing care to our community, enhancing health and well-being with compassion, dignity and integrity. VNA is North Texas’ most trusted provider of quality health care services in the home and is the first, most experienced Hospice Care provider in Texas. VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, Supportive Palliative Care, and adult and pediatric Hospice Care in Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt, and Wise counties. Visit www.vnatexas.org or call 214-689-0000 for more information. 

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