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Founded in 1909, Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut is one of the largest nonprofit nurse associations in Connecticut. It provides a range of home health care services to children, adults and senior citizens. The association offers physical, speech and occupational therapy services. Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut also provides hospice care, nutritional counseling and cancer support services. It offers wound and pediatric care, pain management, planning and coordination solutions. Additionally, the association assists patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and changing bed linens. Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut organizes various community activities and offers information services on health-related issues. With a location in Torrington, Conn., it maintains a presence throughout Connecticut.

Founded in 1918, the New Milford Visiting Nurse Association is a nonprofit health care agency that provides home care, hospice and public health services. It also provides respite care, volunteer assistance, family counseling, and pain and symptom management services. The association offers immunization and bereavement programs. In addition, the New Milford Visiting Nurse Association provides speech, physical and occupational therapies. It also provides cardiac rehabilitative, medication monitoring and mental health services. The association organizes various social works, as well as nutritional counseling. It is a member of the Connecticut Association of Home Care, National Association of Home Care and National Hospice Association. The New Milford Visiting Nurse Association is located in New Milford, Conn.