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MERIDIAN AT HOME High-Tech Aids Help People Stay Healthy and Stay Home Home is where the heart is. Indeed, nine out of 10 people ages 50 and older say they want to remain at home as long as they can. But about a third of older people live alone. And about 7 million adults are located at least an hour away from a parent they’re taking care of. COnneCting tO the heLp yOu neeD healthy living-at-home solutions that could help. HV_AtHome_09-Off_7.375x2.75:MH 12/30/08 8:48 AM Page 1 It’s especially challenging to stay home alone safely if you or your loved one has a health condition that requires monitoring. It also can be difficult if a loved one is at risk for falls or sometimes forgets to take necessary medication. Happily, the same technology that miniaturized phones, cameras, and computers now is helping to address all these problems. “Technology continues to transform how we interact with our banks, schools, local stores, families, and friends,” says Sandra Elliott, director of Consumer Technology and Service Development for Meridian Health. “It’s only logical that technology will transform how patients, families, Call 1-800-655-2555 or visit MeridianatHome.com to learn more about our physicians, and other providers interact to better care for themselves.” Meridian At Home is helping bring this technology to its patients, and along with it, peace of mind to their loved ones. It provides state-of-the-art remote monitoring systems. These systems can detect falls or allow caregivers to check on their loved ones via cell phone or computer, no matter where they are. A wireless door or window sensor also can send an alert if triggered. Your own medical challenge may be managing a condition such as congestive heart failure or diabetes. A home health monitoring system can collect and send various vital signs to a central station where a registered nurse tracks changes and coordinates care with your physician. Sometimes it can be difficult to remember to take medication — but it’s crucial that you do. As many as 40 percent of nursing home admissions happen after someone stops being able to take medications on his or her own. Automatic pill dispensers light up and dispense the medicine to help people maintain their medication schedule. Other medication reminders include automated phone calls at pill time and a simple once-a-day reminder device, such as the glowCap sOLO , that’s perfect for people on the go. A small gadget or an easily installed monitoring system could make all the difference between staying at home and needing nursing home care. • Hourly and Live-In Certified Home Health Aide Care. Customized Personal Assistance Solutions: > Need help with bathing, dressing and other personal care > Assistance with Meal Preparation and Medication Compliance > Companionship and light housekeeping. Quality you can count on: > All caregivers are experienced and certified > Passed a rigorous screening process, including skills validation, criminal background checks and drug testing > Bonded and Insured. 800.655.2555 or visit MeridianAtHome.com Affiliated with: Jersey Shore University Medical Center, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, Ocean Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center ! First Month of Live-In Services $ 200Off 800.655.2555 or visit MeridianAtHome.com This HealthViews coupon expires 12/31/2009 6116M B OMC 2_09 p1.indd 10 1/26/09 11:15:12 AM
FOUNDATION e growing up Fast: Children’s Hospital Upgrades Appeal to All Ages long-range plans emphasize kid-focused care, subspecialties As part of Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s ongoing $300 million transformation, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital has received several upgrades. These upgrades help illustrate the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive pediatric care for Monmouth and Ocean counties, says Steven Kairys, M.D., chair of Pediatrics at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. “We’re working to make sure the existing space accommodates the needs of children and their families, and that we’re particularly responsive to our 12- to 19-year-old patients, who don’t always want to be near the toddlers and babies,” he says. Upgrades include a teen lounge, three additional pediatric rooms, and a satellite nursing station. Existing rooms will have an aesthetic overhaul and upgrades for more familyfriendly features, such as flatscreen televisions provided by a generous donation from the Hope for Children Foundation. Other philanthropic support for the project has come from the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation, whose gift will help facilitate the renovation of the pediatric playroom. The Children’s Hospital’s pediatric unit now has 31 beds dedicated to children’s aBout the DoCtors steven Kairys, M.D. Board certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine neptune | 732-776-4267 saad A. saad, M.D., FACs, FAAp Board certified in General surgery and Pediatric surgery eatontown | 732-935-0407 care, plus an additional dedicated, six-bed pediatric intensive care unit. immeDiate plans inCluDe DeDiCateD peDiatriC eD K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital is planning to open a dedicated pediatric Emergency Department (ED) next to the Jersey Shore ED in July 2009. The new space will have a separate entrance/triage area and 10 to 12 pediatric beds. Need for the ED space has grown as more pediatric patients come to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. “We already receive more than 600 pediatric patient transports from other area centers each year,” says Dr. Kairys. “With 80 pediatric subspecialists available and our increased focus on pediatric surgery, we expect that number to continue rising. The new ED will help us provide easier access to the expert care available in our region.” groWing into the future As pediatric admission numbers grow, Saad A. Saad, M.D., FACS, FAAP, co-medical director and surgeon-in-chief at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, envisions a children’s hospital equal to any in the country. “We already have the expertise. But we’re running out of space due to our rapid advancements in all subspecialties,” says Dr. Saad. While a dedicated K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital building is ideal, Dr. Saad says further investigation into community need and funding will be required. “We have had such an amazing community response throughout the expansion. We’ll need to find additional people and foundations willing to support the welfare of our children as we continue to develop the highest quality services and facilities in the region,” he says. • you Can help Philanthropic support helps make this vision a reality, and gifts of every size make a difference. to learn more or make a gift in support of k. hovnanian Children’s hospital, please contact the Jersey shore university Medical Center Foundation office at 732-751-5134. 11 Meridian HealthViews March/April 2009 6116M B OMC 2_09 p1.indd 11 1/26/09 11:15:26 AM
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