High Risk Patient – TGH Home Care

Our High-Risk Patient Programs cater specifically to individuals with one or more chronic medical conditions. TGH Home Care powered by VNA of Florida offers customized care, essential tools, and valuable resources. We strive to assist patients in maintaining wellness, independence, and helping to prevent complications and the likelihood of hospitalizations.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Benefit from over 45 years of expertise in senior care encompassing Alzheimer’s and dementia support services. Our specialized Alzheimer’s & Dementia Patient Program aims to provide compassionate care and invaluable assistance to individuals navigating the challenges of memory loss illnesses.

Memory Care at Home: Our experienced TGH Home Care aides deliver comprehensive support with daily activities using personalized memory boxes to foster engagement and positive interaction.
Plan B: Relief Care: Prepare for unforeseen situations through a structured relief care plan, ensuring peace of mind and security in emergencies.

In addition to our in-home Alzheimer’s patient program, we also own and operate Grand Oaks Assisted Living communities in Palm City and Jensen Beach that have state-of-the-art Memory Care Centers.

Heart Failure Management

Elevate heart health with our comprehensive Heart Failure Management Program, offering personalized solutions for treating common symptoms, weight management, and promoting a heart-healthy lifestyle. Our program includes daily monitoring, dietary guidance, medication management, and tailored exercise regimens to enhance overall well-being. A core component of our program is treating common symptoms of heart failure, such as fatigue, swelling, and shortness of breath.

As part of our Heart Failure Program, we offer:

Daily weigh-ins
Healthy diet tips
Medication management
Home exercise program with a licensed TGH Home Care therapist
Risk-reduction assessment
Medical, physical and educational tools
Follow-up care
Encouragement, motivation and inspiration

Chronic Lung Conditions

Combat the challenges of chronic lung conditions, including COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis with our tailored Chronic Lunch Conditions Patient Program.

These conditions bring many challenges for both the patient and their family. If left unmanaged, these conditions can be both physically and emotionally demanding, and their symptoms can adversely affect the patient’s quality of life.

We provide strategies to reduce risk factors, manage infections, offer therapy services, and equip patients with essential tools like pulse oximeters for improved symptom control.

Our program involves:

Identifying and reducing risk factors, such as smoking and environmental irritants
Infection prevention measures, including flu and pneumonia vaccinations
Managing medications
Educational resources and healthy diet tips
Physical and occupational therapy, if needed
Medical tools, including a pulse oximeter
Encouragement, motivation, and inspiration

Diabetes Management

Stay in control of diabetes and enhance your quality of life with our dedicated Diabetes Management Patient Program. If Diabetes is left uncontrolled, it can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. Our program is designed to educate and assist patients with self-care techniques to help control their condition and improve their quality of life.

Our program involves:

Blood sugar monitoring
Weight management tools, such as meal planning
Home exercise program with a TGH Home Care therapist
Oral glycemic education
Insulin management
Follow-up care
Medical, physical and educational tools
Encouragement, motivation, and inspiration

Fall Prevention

Reduce the risk of falls with our specialized Fall Prevention Program, addressing potential hazards and factors that may contribute to falls. By identifying risk factors, providing therapy services, and offering educational materials, we empower patients to enhance mobility and independence while minimizing fall risks.

We empower patients to actively engage in their treatment journey, fostering confidence in managing their health conditions effectively at home. Our program includes:

Identifying and monitoring risk factors such as vision changes, medication side effects, or potential hazards in the home
Medical and physical tools, including an exercise peddler and blood pressure cuff
Nursing and therapy services to improve mobility, coordination and independence
Educational and self-help materials
Follow-up care
Encouragement, motivation, and inspiration

With all our High Risk Patient Programs, we involve patients in all aspects of their treatment to help ensure they have the confidence needed to manage their condition at home.