Newswise — HACKENSACK, NJ – The Center for Healthy Senior Living at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center is opening a Lifestyle and a Frailty Program to enhance the overall well-being and safety of older adults. The number of Americans ages 100 and older is projected to more than quadruple over the next three decades, from an estimated 101,000 in 2024 to about 422,000 in 2054, according to projections from the U.S.
Census Bureau. But a recent survey found that Americans are no longer just looking for ways to live longer: they want to be healthier while doing so. “Lifestyle program, like those we are implementing at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), can play a significant role in helping older adults live healthier lives by focusing on prevention, education, and personalized care,” explains Manisha Parulekar, MD , AGSF, FACP, Division Chief of Geriatrics at HUMC.
The Frailty program will be led by our geriatric medicine specialist Owen Deland, M.D. , and provide comprehensive screening and treatment services designed to promote healthy aging and maintain independence and successful aging including: Identifying underlying risk factors contributing to frailty.
Evaluating physical, cognitive, and social functioning. Assessing nutritional status and identifying potential interventions. Evaluating mood, anxiety, and cognitive function.
“After each patient’s assessment, we then develop personalized plans based on individual needs and goals,.
