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Our guides provide you with the skills, checklists and tips for caring for your loved one. Our content is authored by highly qualified registered nurses with a combined total of 60 years of expertise in various healthcare settings such as acute, community and home care.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Depression Screening

    The good news is that the majority of older adults are not depressed, however, millions of adults 65 and older do have some form of depression.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Dental Services

    Poor dental care can lead to infection, chewing/swallowing problems, even heart, lung, and brain diseases, as well as an inability to enjoy our favorite foods!

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Colorectal Cancer Screening (Colonoscopy and alternatives)

    Varying types and intervals of screenings. 90% of colorectal cancers and deaths are preventable. After 50, it’s important to have regular colorectal screenings.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Chiropractic Services

    Chiropractors specialize in hands-on manipulation of the spine to correct subluxation (where one or more vertebrae become misaligned).

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Cervical and Vaginal Cancer Screening (Pap Smear and Pelvic Exam)

    Many older women do not realize that other problematic vaginal and pelvic issues can be addressed during these exams, not just cancer screening.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Testing (preventive blood tests)

    Diagnostic blood tests for those who don’t currently have CVD. 1 in every 5 people die from CVD, so know the risk.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Visit (therapy for cardiovascular disease)

    CVD is the #1 cause of death at a rate of 1 person every 34 seconds. Daily habits and actions profoundly determine whether CVD will develop.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Cardiac Rehabilitation Services (Cardiac Rehab)

    Cardiac rehab reduces the chance of death in the 5 years after a heart attack or bypass by about 35%. It also improves heart failure status and outcomes.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram)

    Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and the second deadliest. Other breast issues are also identified by mammogram. Early detection saves lives.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Bone Mass Measurement (Bone Density or BDM)

    1 in 2 women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis does not have symptoms and is usually discovered after a fracture.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Annual Wellness Visit (Physical or Check-Up)

    "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Good advice, but we should still see our provider regularly - whether healthy or ill.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Ambulance Services

    Ambulance services can be either emergency medical (EMT) or non-emergency medical transport (non-EMT or NEMT).

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