The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is committed to building a safer, more welcoming and inclusive network of care for LGBTQ elders in our community. Diversity and inclusion help to fuel our innovation and connects us closer to our patients, families, loved ones and the communities we serve. By receiving our Platinum certification through SAGECare, we have ensured that 97% of our hospice staff are trained, aware of and sensitive to the needs and concerns of LGBTQ older adults. We are one of only two hospices within the 16 counties we serve that has the Platinum SAGECare credential.

SAGECare is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults. Texas is home to the second largest number of LGBTQ residents. VNA believes it is essential that our patients, clients and their families are treated fairly, with warmth and compassion and knowledge on how best to meet their needs.  For more information, please contact Sarah Harris at harriss@vnatexas.org

You may have seen us on July 9 when we were up before dawn kicking off North Texas Giving Day with WFAA’s Day Break morning show at Klyde Warren Park! #NTXGivingDay2022 is September 22, 2022.  Follow us on our social media channels for more information on how you can support North Texas seniors and find out where we will be next! Click here for our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn pages.

Taking on the role of a primary caregiver can be overwhelming. The daily responsibilities of providing care, coupled with emotions you may be experiencing with a loved one who is living with serious illness, can have a serious impact on your mental, physical and spiritual health.

If you find yourself as the primary caregiver for a seriously ill parent, spouse, or friend, it’s important that you have the support you need. Below are some helpful tips and resources to provide care for your loved one and for yourself.

Click here for some helpful tips and resources to provide care for your loved one and for yourself.  Additional resources can be found here. You can also reach out to our care team at gethelp@vnatexas.org with questions.

Looking ahead to fall, many of us are readying ourselves for returns to school and others are trying to find the right balance between in-office and hybrid work environments. In a time where morale and engagement are challenging, it’s important to look for ways for teams to connect. Many businesses are looking to reengage their teams while navigating the ever-changing world of COVID. VNA offers a variety of ways to get involved and volunteer. Specifically, VNA Meals on Wheels has opportunities to safely welcome back corporate groups to volunteer together. We can accommodate groups ranging in size. Small-to-medium groups can come to our Haggerty Kitchen with an indoor or outdoor event. Our community room offers space for teams to have a light breakfast and/or lunch as well as team-building exercises. Delivery groups can be assigned in teams or individuals could bring family members to ride along with them. For large groups (200+) we can come to you if you have an outdoor space such as a large parking lot or courtyard. If you would like to get involved individually or as a group, contact Tracie Demery at demeryt@vnatexas.org or 214-689-2653.

Sincerly,

Katherine Krause

VNA President & CEO

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VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, and VNA Hospice Care and Palliative Care in Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman,
Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt and Wise Counties.

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