Geriatric Medicine at Hackensack Meridian Health

Geriatric Medicine in New Jersey

The providers at Hackensack Meridian Health are board-certified and address the unique needs of older adults. From primary care and hospital care to medication management and community outreach, we offer a complete range of focused, proactive services to support the medical, behavioral, social and emotional needs of aging adults.

Our geriatricians' goal is to foster healthy aging, improve each person’s ability to function, maximize independence in a safe environment and improve their quality of life by addressing each individual's cognitive, emotional, physical and social needs.

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Our experienced geriatric medicine specialists are experts in addressing the diverse healthcare needs of seniors and older adults, in a variety of settings.

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View our geriatrics care locations across New Jersey.

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Center for Healthy Senior Living

Geriatric care in Hackensack, NJ. Comprehensive services: primary care, memory care, hospice. Board-certified geriatricians. Convenient location & telehealth options.

What is Geriatric Medicine?

Geriatric medicine focuses on preventing and treating conditions and diseases that are common in older adults and can help seniors manage transitions in their family, work and living environments. Geriatricians are board-certified doctors in family medicine or internal medicine who have also undergone further training in geriatric medicine. They specialize in preventing and treating conditions that affect older adults, including:

Coordinated Care for Older Adults

Our team of elder care experts work with a team of physicians to prioritize treatments and provide comprehensive, coordinate senior care services to older patients and their families in New Jersey. In addition to primary care services for older adults, our Hackensack Meridian Health specialists are also qualified to provide comprehensive care for a variety of medical, social, emotional and safety issues related to aging, including:

Lifestyle management, such as exercise and diet plans, to prevent age-related disease
Medication management and assessment for high-risk medication use
Preventing delirium, falls and loss of function during a hospitalization
Managing multiple medical problems simultaneously
Identifying home support needs such as social services, occupational and physical therapy, and nutritional counseling
Memory screening and evaluation along with management for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia
Assessment of physical and mental conditions related to aging such as unsteady gait, incontinence, osteoporosis, pain management and depression
Coordinating care with other service providers, such as skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, hospice providers, case managers and other physicians
Specialized trauma and emergency care needs
End-of-life and advanced care planning
Hospice care
Palliative medicine
Caregiver support and education
Referrals to specialized medical, social, emotional, case management and community services

Programs and Resources for Seniors in New Jersey

Consultations and Care Collaboration

Geriatrics Program Locations

Hackensack Meridian Health’s Division of Geriatrics offers several specialized programs to meet the needs of seniors and older adults, including:

The Geriatric Emergency and Trauma Care Center
A collaboration between Emergency Medical Services and the Division of Geriatrics, this program offers a combination of high-quality medical and geriatric care management to older adults who require emergency treatment.

Geri-Trauma Co-management Program
We offer geriatric consultation to all adults age 60 and above admitted to acute trauma care. The consultation includes fall risk and high risk medication assessments, management of multiple medical conditions, delirium management and advance care planning.

Geri-Ortho Consultation Program
We offer geriatric assessments to all patients 65 years and older that are admitted for hip fracture care.

Geri-Oncology Collaboration Program
We offer geriatric assessments to older adults undergoing cancer treatments for pre-treatment optimizations of function and multiple medical conditions.

The Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health at Hackensack University Medical Center
Our team of experts provide screening, diagnosis and comprehensive care. We also offer access to clinical trials that may lead to better treatment, such as the recently FDA-approved medication Aduhelm (aducanumab) and many others.

The Center for Memory and Healthy Aging at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
We offer diagnostic and treatment services for adults living with cognitive or memory impairment caused by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
This program promotes patient satisfaction and safety, while preventing functional decline, falls and delirium in older patients who are hospitalized.

The Acute Care of Elders Program (ACE)
Part of Hackensack University Medical Center, this unit provides personalized care by specially trained nursing staff, video-monitored patient rooms, daily multidisciplinary rounds and a comfortable, restful setting.

Patient safety and quality improvement programs
We have a variety of programs aimed at improving the care and safety for elderly patients and older adults, such as delirium prevention and screening and fast-track protocols for hip fracture and frailty.

Long Term Planning Guide

Referral Management and Primary Care

Healthcare Transition Services

We provide a full range of services to help you manage transitions between different healthcare settings — such as from the hospital to home, or from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility and from a rehab facility to home. Healthcare transition services include:

Care coordination: We work closely with all your physicians to make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to coordinating all your care.
Cognitive and memory care: Our experts evaluate your cognitive functioning and develop a care plan to meet your needs.
Medication review and management: Our specialists regularly review your medications and update your health records. We also offer expert medication management services designed to help you stay safe and healthy by preventing duplicate prescriptions and reducing the risk of harmful drug interactions.
Palliative care: Our geriatric medicine specialists have advanced training in palliative care and offer supportive therapies to help you manage pain and other symptoms related to illness, injury or medical treatment.
Physical function assessment and treatment: Our experts assess your physical function and recommend effective treatments. We also provide referrals for specialty care if needed.
Treatment of multiple chronic illnesses: Our geriatric medicine specialists have the expertise to treat multiple chronic health conditions in seniors and older adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Wellness and Prevention Services

Geriatric Medicine Education and Research in NJ

Learn more about our Geriatrics Fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center and geriatric research our investigators are conducting.

Geriatrics Fellowship Program in NJ

Advance your geriatrics career. Top-ranked New Jersey fellowship program offers diverse experiences and research opportunities. Contact us today.

Geriatric Medicine Research

Leading NJ geriatric specialists provide advanced research & care. We offer clinical trials & integrated team approaches to improve senior health. Schedule your appointment today.

Recent Innovations in Geriatric Medicine

Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health

UMC's Center for Memory Loss & Brain Health offers comprehensive memory care. Expert specialists provide assessment, intervention, and support for families facing cognitive disorders. Learn more.

Delirium Screening Program Launches at Hackensack University Medical Center Emergency Department

Improved delirium screening at Hackensack University Medical Center. Geriatric care improves patient outcomes. Learn more.

Age-Friendly Health System

Get expert geriatric care at Hackensack University Medical Center. Our 4Ms model improves senior health & well-being. Learn more & schedule an appointment.

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