Category: News

With record-breaking rainfall, plans for St. John’s Family Fun Day and VNA Hospice’s Butterfly Release were altered at the last minute the weekend of Sept. 8. Skyler Bartley, director of recreation for St. John Community stated, “Because of the weather... Continue Reading >

St. John Community is a continuing care retirement community that offers multiple services ranging anywhere from skilled nursing to assisted living with memory support. Among the many care options available, one amenity is offered to family members of St. John... Continue Reading >

Valley Care Adult Day Services understands that before caregivers can offer their compassionate services to others, they must first take care of themselves. As a caregiver, this means taking full responsibility for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Valley Care... Continue Reading >

Volunteers from local and out-of-state church groups made it their mission this summer to share the love of Christ through serving elders at both Valley Care Adult Day Services locations. Valley Care gives seniors living at home the opportunity to... Continue Reading >

Overbrook Pointe, a 53-unit apartment building within St. John Community, will celebrate its 5th anniversary with an open house on Sept. 20. The Overbrook Pointe apartments allow residents to experience all the benefits of independent housing combined with the security... Continue Reading >

LIFE, (Living Independence for the Elderly) in Butler County, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Oct. 3. Recognized as an innovative health plan, LIFE Butler provides care that allows eligible seniors to live safely in their homes for as long... Continue Reading >

For 10 years the SilverSmart Program has been demonstrating and showcasing technology that can help seniors to live an Abundant Life! The program grew from an initiative to a tech center that houses nearly 50 assistive devices that promote independence,... Continue Reading >

Kara Wood, physical therapist for the home health segment of Lutheran SeniorLife/VNA, Western Pennsylvania, has recently achieved her certification in vestibular rehabilitation from the American Institute of Balance, which will be beneficial when working with those who experience inner ear... Continue Reading >

VNA received 2018 gold awards from both The Butler Eagle and the Kittanning Leader Times for “Best At Home Healthcare”. View VNA’s Butler Eagle award here. See VNA’s award from the Kittanning Leader Times here. Continue Reading >

LIFE Armstrong was awarded a 2018 silver ribbon for “Best At Home Healthcare” on June 29 by the Kittanning Leader Times. Every day for one month, the Leader Times asked its readers to vote for their favorite at home healthcare... Continue Reading >