Senior Services
Senior Services include:
Monthly On-Site Visits
Many adults are able to live independently in the comfort of their homes or place of residence as they grow older but can benefit from occasional visits by a certified healthcare professional to ensure they are doing everything possible to maintain their healthy lifestyle.
At your first visit, a complete medical assessment will be provided by a registered nurse:
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Physical
- Emotional
- Psychosocial
Depending on your needs, VNACJ nurses can provide care on a one-to-one basis or offer health care education to groups at community centers, assisted living, senior centers, soup kitchens, and faith-based centers.
Medication Review and Instruction
According to the Institute of Medicine, over 1.5 million people each year have adverse reactions due to medication errors or interactions. We can help.
As part of the Senior Wellness Program, we will come to your senior center, group residence, or home and perform a complete medication review, to help you:
- Understand what medications you are taking and why
- Learn how to properly take your medication and at what times for optimal results
- Develop a medication chart that is easy to follow
- Separate medication into daily/weekly containers
- Create a telephone list of contact numbers or medication record in the case of an emergency to keep in a convenient location.
To make a referral or for more information about Senior Wellness services, call 800-826-3330 or Contact Us.
Senior Immunization and Flu Program
See
Community Immunization and Flu Program.
FREE Health Screenings and Blood Pressure Monitoring
Health check-ups should be a regular part of every health maintenance program, especially if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or concerns about cholesterol or hypertension.
At VNACJ, we offer FREE health screenings and blood pressure monitoring at neighborhood locations including senior housing, senior clubs, and nutrition sites. Screenings are also available for community businesses.
Health screenings can be provided for:
- Diabetes
- Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Vital Signs
- Cardiovascular
- … And more
Check our
Community Calendar (coming soon) to find health screening events near you.
Call 800-272-1204 or Contact Us for information on obtaining free health screenings for your seniors.
Physical and Psychosocial Assessments
To stay your healthiest and enjoy life to the fullest, it’s important to have regular health assessments.
Through our Senior Wellness program, a registered nurse, social worker or therapist will visit community sites such as senior housing, senior clubs, nutrition sites, or senior centers and perform a complete health assessment. Following the assessment, we can send a follow-up report to you, your healthcare provider, or responsible family members to make sure you maintain your current level of health and well-being.
Assessments can include:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Psychosocial
- Neurological
- Chronic illness such as diabetes and asthma
- Hearing
- Medication review
For information on obtaining health assessments at community senior sites, call 800-272-1204 or Contact Us.
One-on-One Counseling
One-on-one counseling for disease prevention and control of chronic conditions is available through our Senior Wellness program to assist you in your care management needs. In addition, an in-home evaluation visit can be made for referral to in-home services or for assistance with alternative community resource services.
For more information, call 800-272-1204 or Contact Us.
Group Health Education
VNACJ is committed to the promotion of health education and wellness, especially for our seniors. Our healthcare professionals make presentations on a wide range of important health issues such as hypertension, nutrition, diabetes, cholesterol, osteoporosis, and life style management.
Take a look at our FREE Speakers Bureau section to find a topic of interest to your group or design a topic to fit your needs, then give us a call at 732-224-6905 or Contact Us to hear from a VNACJ representative.