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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: Enhanced Disease Management

    A means of better health self-management in the presence of multiple morbidities (more than one chronic disease or condition).

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Emergency Care

    Emergencies are occurrences that require immediate and complex medical attention (this benefit does not include ambulance services).

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Related Supplies

    DME in the home for safety and support can increase independence, reduce anxiety, and enhance quality of life.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Diabetes Self-Management Training, Diabetic Services and Supplies

    Almost 42% of those with diabetes don't properly use medication, and twice that don't eat right, exercise enough, or take care of their feet.

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  • VNS Health EasyCare: Diabetes Screening

    1 in 10 people have diabetes. 1 in 5 people don't know they have it. Most don't even know they're at risk of developing it.

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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, you want someone checking out your butt!

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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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Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.

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