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Give lots of hugs and Forest VNA Hospice pro- The day at camp ended support. gram is bereavement care with the release of a sky Mention the loved and counseling to surviv- lantern that had been one’s name often in conver- ing family and friends. signed by everyone who sations and share good Staff members and vol- attended as well as their memories. unteers on the hospice parent or guardian. Children learn how to team follow-up with the The lantern’s release grieve from observing the family after they lose their sent their messages sky- way the adults in their loved one. ward. lives grieve. So, when you There are programs VNA staff and volun- are grieving, it is important throughout the year for teers who assisted with to express your grief in grieving adults to attend. camp were: Sue Evans, healthy ways. Offered through the Gina Lutz, Randy Evans, A couple ways to help Submitted photo. VNA Hospice Bereavement Kristi Say, Pam Neal and your family communicate Campers at the Clarion Forest VNA’s 2018 Camp Hope had a good day remem- Department, they are open Judy Gerzina. emotions to each other: bering and sharing. There are programs throughout the year for grieving adults to to anyone to attend. Helping children Very young children attend. Children, who are grieving the loss of a loved one, have their own special Children, who are griev- with their grieve may need to be taught the camps and workshops. ing the loss of a loved one, Children of all ages words to describe the feel- the life of their loved one: children’s bereavement program as well as several have their own special grieve. Various ages ings they are experiencing. Draw a picture of a workshop, will be held in support groups to the com- camps and workshops. process loss in different Encourage them to draw happy memory shared with November 2018. munity. Camp Hope 2018 was ways, but here are some pictures of their day and that loved one. This workshop assists This is in addition to the held on June 14 at White- suggestions for helping then talk with them about Write a story of a children in learning to cope “routine” services including hall Camp & Conference it. children of all ages: favorite time shared. with the death of their nursing, therapies (PT, OT Center in Emlenton. Tell the truth. Use Another tool is to cre- Place a flower or other loved one, especially & ST) and aide visits. The group this year had terms the child can under- ate a “feelings” chart to memento at the cemetery. through the holidays. Even in the face of children ages 6-14 in atten- stand to explain what encourage communication. Plant a tree or shrub For more information daunting challenges the dance. “dead” means. Don’t say Younger children can have in memory of the loved one. on Camp Holiday Hope VNA continues to provide They all enjoyed mak- things like the person a chart with simple faces Attach a message to a 2018 or grief support pro- quality home health and ing a drum with a secret “went to sleep” or “went and expressions to depict balloon and release it to grams for children and hospice service to the resi- message written to their away.” their feelings. Older chil- the sky. adults, please call Clarion dents of Clarion, Forest loved one tucked inside the Answer questions. dren may use more Cook a favorite food or Forest VNA Hospice at and parts of the surround- drum and then playing in a Keep answers simple and detailed terms to describe meal of the loved one and 814-297-8360. ing counties. drum circle to express vari- concise. Kids have lots of their emotions. share it together. The board of directors ous emotions of grief. Children love tangible Continuing services questions at different Create a scrapbook of The VNA continues to and staff also continue to They worked on trust, times during their grieving ways to remember their photos and memorabilia. be appreciative of the sup- relying on others for sup- loved one. Here are a few offer dietician services, process. Make a memory box. wound care, telehealth, port of the local community port and team building Be a good listener. ideas for kids (and adults) as the VNA strives to con- with some outdoor chal- to remember and celebrate Planning ahead Smart Care PERS, pallia- Talk about their feelings. Camp Holiday Hope, a tive care and a Mom/Baby tinue its mission. Making a Difference… one visit… one patient… one family at a time… To the Staff of Clarion Forest VNA: My Mother…was a beautiful, strong woman, inside and out. Our family is heartbroken to have lost her, but her memory lives on each and every day in the family she created that continues to grow. Home Health Care, Hospice Care, Following her stroke, and given the prognosis by her doctor, we Adult Daily Living Center, contacted Clarion Forest VNA. It wasn’t long before our first introduction to someone on your team to help us through this difficult Companion and Personal Care Services time. Each person we came into contact with arrived with special emotional gifts, fitting for the timing and stages we were experiencing Clarion Forest VNA’s home health program and the multitude of emotions we were feeling… provides care in the patient’s home and in It is a time of reflection now. One of the moments that will always be in personal care and assisted living facilities. In my memory was when the aide gave my Mother a special bath several addition, Clarion Forest VNA’s hospice program days before she passed. She spent so much time with her; she was so has contracts with all our local nursing homes gentle and delicate and kind, and even washed between her toes. It was to provide hospice care to eligible residents. a Spa treatment like no other, and when she was finished, my Mother Home Health and Hospice are Medicare looked so peaceful and smelled so sweet in her clean bedsheets, in her Certified. All of our programs are licensed by pink nightgown, with her still-beautiful pink complexion. It was an the State of Pennsylvania. indelible moment in my mind, and I know that if she could have communicated with the aide at that point, she would have thanked her from her heart. She was a refined woman, a woman of grace, and the aide made her feel that way that day in light of all that was happening to her. I know I will forever treasure her kindness for what she did then and for giving me that lasting memory of my Mother’s beauty and of her being at peace that day. truly Please know how much my family appreciates all that you havey doneou for us and for my Mother. We have requested that donations be made to Clarion Forest VNA in her memory and hope that whatever gifts you receive will in some way help you liv etos. carry on your great work for many e in so others. Youf eareren call so special and gifted at what you do, and a dif make nt patie ospice God bless you all. NA H rest V on Fo ly, Clari ncere s of a Si ghter g dau Lovin Serving Clarion County for more than 46 years. 271 Perkins Road, Clarion, PA • (814)297-8400 • www.cfvna.org O O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O Page 2 Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Allegheny-ClarionThis project began at This projectValley is guaran- focusing on the future By Brett R. Whitling the end of the 2017-18 teed to provide savings to CLARION NEWS Writer school year and will be our district (and taxpayers) FOXBURG completed before the start of over $1.5 million over the Allegheny-Clarion Val- of the 2018-2019 school next twenty years. ley School District is year. “There are many focused on its future with A-C Valley Superinten- aspects to this project,” building renovations and dent David McDeavitt said McDeavitt said. “Although, increased security for its the Guaranteed Energy one part of this project that students. Services Program Title 62, will ensure a safer environ- The school board has Chapter 37, Subchapter E ment, are the safety recently approved an Act of Act 39 is the most effi- vestibules that will be 39 Guaranteed Energy cient and cost effective way located in the main Savings Project for the dis- for the district to complete entrance of both schools.” trict. needed upgrades. In addition to the safety vestibule, director of educa- tion Melissa Douglas has submitted a grant; if awarded, it will be used to Girl Scouts purchase metal detectors and a new identification scanner called the Raptor System which will do back- encourage every ground checks on outside guests.