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Specialized Primary Care for Older Adults

“Both my husband and I rely on the excellent care at RWJUH Hamilton.”
Marilyn Silverman provides almost a textbook example of what it’s like to have a geriatrician as your primary care doctor. Sara ...
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Diabetes Support Makes a Difference

I am grateful to RWJBarnabas Health and the Center for Diabetes Wellness and Prevention for having the program.
“I recently completed the second year of the Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Program presented by the Center for Diabetes ...
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Every Bit Helps

“Consider stepping outside of your comfort zone and make a stretch gift that is meaningful to you.”
An employee’s experience made the importance of Community Medical Center (CMC) clearer than ever to Rolando “Roly” Acosta. “This ...
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Geriatric Care and a Special Relationship: Gerry's Story

It became a very delightful relationship.
Geriatric Care and a Special Relationship Help a Man Care For His Wife and Himself. An emergency call had gone out to staff at ...
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Custom Care For Older Adults

"You sign up and they’re going to give you the royal treatment."
George Shave, 82, of Tinton Falls, didn’t expect to become an ambassador for a medical practice. But he tells everyone he can ...
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Primary Care for Patients in a Senior Living Community

“It’s not only convenient, but keeps me on top of my health. Dr. Chatterjee is very thorough and we have a great connection.”
On behalf of the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus geriatrician Abhijit ...
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Bringing Senior Care Into the Community

“Kaitlyn was just so comforting with her attitude, disposition and personality. She listened to me so intently, it was like she was holding on to every word I was saying. And she showed such an understanding for what I was experiencing.”
The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute Extends Care Beyond Hospital Walls For area seniors, the James and Sharon Maida ...
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Therapy Helps Man with Swallowing Difficulty (Dysphagia)

“I’m very well satisfied with my treatment. I eat very slowly, but I could sit down and have a steak right now. I can eat anything.”
Francis Miller loves nothing more than enjoying a fine meal with his wife, June. But two years ago, he began noticing that food ...
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Virtual Visiting – Boyd's Story

“The video calls were very uplifting for him—his face lit up when he saw us. He told my mom, who he’s been married to for 65 years, ‘Just seeing you makes me smile.’ And it was comforting for us to see for ourselves how he was doing.”
Connecting isolated patients to loved ones benefits all involved. After fainting multiple times, Boyd South, 88 years old, was ...
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