With ER’s over capacity during the winter, this program was timely. There are new AdvancED Urgent Cares expanding into the North Jersey area and they can often tackle many more procedures than a regular urgent care. We are on the Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) Bergen County, NJ leadership team and we helped organize a presentation all about “When to Use An Advanced Urgent Care vs. an Emergency Room“. While the answer isn’t simple, knowing the difference can save your life in a medical emergency.
Michael Gerardi, MD, an emergency physician and faculty at Atlantic Health System’s Goryeb Children’s Hospital and Morristown Medical Center, discussed the unexpected sudden illnesses or traumatic injuries you or someone you know may face and where to take them for the most prompt and highest quality of care. He talked about primary care physicians, a regular urgent care, an emergency department, and the new option – an advanced urgent care staffed by emergency physicians.
AdvanED Urgent Cares often take Urgent Care to the next level as their services are more comprehensive than regular urgent care centers. Their patients are cared for by emergency department trained physicians and nurses. These providers are trained to treat adults and children. In addition, they are experienced in treating everything from minor injuries to complex conditions. Many AdvanED offer X-rays and laboratory testing services with same-day medical care for mild to urgent health concerns, including X-rays and rapid diagnostic tests. There are times when it is appropriate to use these locations for testing rather than an ER. If you need more information on this program and how to bring it to your community, you can contact our Director of Marketing Laura Marie Huisking at lhuisking@generations-llc.com.
Our next program with ACAP of Bergen County is our “Healthcare Resource Fair” on February 10th at 6:00pm at the Paramus Library. Did you notice any changes in mom or dad over the holidays? Are you concerned for their safety to continue to live independently? If you think your loved ones need help with activities of daily living, companionship or even transitioning into a senior living community, then this is THE event for you. The Generations Staff will have a table and will be answering any questions you have on care management. Registering for this event is required and you can click here to RSVP.
Family owned and operated for over 35 years, Generations Counseling & Care Management, LLC is a full-service geriatric care management firm that provides care management, advocacy, and psychotherapy services with an integrated, professional, client-centered approach to the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, their families, and the caregiving community in Northern New Jersey and Rockland County, New York. Our expert staff are available 24/7 and offer a wide range of services that cover all aspects of elder care including: care management, counseling, psychotherapy, elder care planning, transitional service to senior communities & nursing facilities, services for disabled individuals, benefits counseling, assessments, financial services and management, moving and relocation coordination and much more. If you need more information on our services, please call our office at 201-845-7030.