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Does VNA only treat heart failure patients?

Our service is called “cardiac services,” but the AHA focuses on heart failure, so that’s the overall umbrella under which we focus.

What can VNA provide patients with heart failure?

We can help with IV infusion of Inotropic medication, assist with left ventricular assisting devices (LVAD), provide comprehensive assessments and provide strategies for energy conservation through PT and OT.

What types of surgeries does Strong Foundations help patients recover from?

The two most common surgeries are knee replacements and hip replacements.

Why is it important that Strong Foundations meet patients in their homes?

Meeting patients in their homes allows us to personally witness any daily challenges they face, so we can adjust their customized care plan accordingly. Our home health therapists also teach key techniques to regular caregivers, family and friends, so they may further assist in recovery.

What home health services does Strong Foundations provide patients?

What does LSVT treatment consist of?

Both LOUD and BIG treatments consist of 16 sessions for 4 consecutive days a week over 4 weeks. Each session is one hour with daily homework practice and carryover exercises.

What makes VNA’s offering of LSVT unique?

The fact we have 22 certified LSVT clinicians in our Rehab Staff makes us better-equipped to provide the large volume of patients we get who require this therapy.

What is LSVT BIG?

The principles of LSVT LOUD were applied to limb movement and have been documented to be effective in patients’ diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This protocol was developed specifically to address the patients’ unique movement impairments through many repetitions of core movements that are used in daily living. Initiating the LSVT […]

What is LSVT LOUD?

Virtually every person with Parkinson’s disease will develop problems with speech that start early in the disease process. Medicine and neurosurgery typically don’t help speech disorders. The most effective way to improve speech is through speech therapy. The LSVT LOUD program was developed in 1987 and has been scientifically studied […]

What does LSVT stand for?

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment

Does VNA work alone when providing wound care?

Our home health services may work with a Wound Care Center depending on the nature of the wound.

Does VNA provide training for patients and caregivers to care for wounds?

Yes. One of our goals is for people to stay in their home instead of being admitted to the hospital, and that means being able to independently care for wounds that aren’t too complex. If it’s a superficial wound, we want caregivers and patients to be able to care for […]