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Visiting nurses can help keep seniors in their homes

Lori Lewis, a hospice nurse for the VNA, visits a patient in Butler. Lewis has been working for the VNA for over 40 years. Submitted Photo/Harold Aughton

For more than a decade, research conducted by AARP consistently demonstrates the desires of older adults to remain in their homes and communities, aging in place rather than moving to an independent living community.

Moreover, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation’s 73 million baby boomer population is projected to double over the next two decades. AARP’s 2021 Home and Community Preferences survey found that over three-quarters — 77% — of adults age 50 and older would prefer to remain in their home as they age.

As a result, the demand for telehealth, remote patient monitoring and in-home care will naturally increase the demand for services within Butler County. The Visiting Nurses Association of Western Pennsylvania (VNA) offers a lifeline for seniors in the county who wish to maintain their independence while receiving essential medical care.

“Our program is designed to provide personalized health care services in the comfort of seniors' homes,” said Margie Walsh, VNA executive director. “We offer a wide range of benefits that extend beyond traditional health care facilities.”

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