The VNA Meals on Wheels Kids Camp is the perfect way to provide a meaningful experience for 8-11-year-olds this summer.  The camp was created to empower the next generation of volunteers and philanthropists.  This one-day camp will focus on nutrition, social connection, and the gift of volunteering.  The registration fee for each camp and camper is $50.00 and includes a t-shirt, snack, tour of the VNA Meals on Wheels industrial kitchen, transportation to a Meals on Wheels delivery and a whole lot of fun!

Learn more at https://www.vnatexas.org/kids-camp/

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA), Community Council of Greater Dallas, and The Senior Source are collaborating to host a conference on the challenges, benefits, and gaps associated with aging independently or aging in one’s home. According to the American Advisors Group, in 2023, 92% of older adults surveyed prefer to live out their later years in their current homes, while only 10% of homes are aging ready. This conference will cover important topics such as home safety, services supporting those who want to “age independently,” and how to compare living at home vs. moving to a long-term care facility.

If you are a professional* working with older adults, a family member taking care of a loved one, or a community member interested in this topic, there is something for you! Breakfast is included! Sign up by clicking here.

*3.5 Social Work CEUs will be offered.

We receive requests regularly from our VNA Meals on Wheels clients requesting a box fan to help keep them cool during the Texas summer heat.  Volunteers and staff deliver fans and other needed items to help our clients safely age in place.  We have three cool ways for you to help older adults this summer:

1. Purchase a fan from our Amazon Wish List. The fan will be sent directly to our VNA Haggerty Kitchen and delivered to a senior in need.
2. Make an online donation toward the purchase of a fan, by going to: Online fan donation form
3. Drop off a fan anytime between 10:00 am-2:00 pm on “FAN FRIDAYS” every Friday in May and June! Please drop off fans at our VNA Haggerty Kitchen located at 1440 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247.

Are you or someone you know looking for a meaningful, fun, and caring work environment? Our team is full of passionate people who believe in helping North Texans live happier, healthier lives. From patients and families to Meals on Wheels clients every day we’re inspired to fulfill our mission. VNA is mission-driven, cares for its team, offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package, and is one of DFW’s Top Places to Work. Following are some of the key positions we are hiring for:

• RN Case Manager (adult patients) in Fort Worth and Surrounding Areas
• Pediatric Hospice RN Case Manager in Fort Worth and Surrounding Areas
• Pediatric RN Case Manager in the Kaufman Area – PRN 
• Child Life Specialist 
• HHA Certified Nurse Aide various areas

We offer:

• Outstanding compensation package
• Generous paid time off
• Work/Life balance
• Flexible work environment

Visit https://www.vnatexas.org/careers/ to learn more! 

Summer is a perfect time to intentionally think through how you can protect loved ones with a plan for care and an organized estate. VNA is committed to helping our community plan well for aging.  We have many tools to help you:

Caregiver resources — from the Conversation Project kit, to caregiver teaching guides, we have many resources to help families prepare and care for loved ones

Personal estate planning kit — download a free kit to help you record your wishes, organize your documents, and share important information with your loved ones

What to do in the first 48 hours when you lose a loved one — this important checklist is critical for folks facing end-of-life

A guide to making your will — this important guide helps you organize your thoughts before creating or updating your will

Free estate planning tool — create a safe, secure and free will, Power of Attorney, codicil, and more.

We understand that estate and caregiving planning can be a daunting task.  The best time to get organized and share your wishes is before a health crisis.  Our team is here to help.  Visit www.vnatexas.org for these tools and many more to help you and your family.

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1420 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75247

Established in 1934, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that helps people age with dignity and independence at home. VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, and VNA adult and pediatric Hospice Care, and Supportive 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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