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Senior Health in New Jersey | NJ Geriatric Medicine
Senior Health
Treatment & Care
Senior Health
Excellence in Geriatrics at RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing comprehensive geriatric care
throughout New Jersey and addressing the complex needs of older adults
with compassion. Our team of geriatricians work with fellow health care
professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists,
dieticians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, and share
the goal of keeping patients active and independent. Specialists in geriatric
medicine emphasize continuity of care and include families and caregivers
in a team approach to caring for older people.
What Is Geriatric Medicine?
Compassionate, specialized care for adults ages 65 and older
As we age, we become more susceptible to medical complications and our
health concerns may become more complex. Geriatrics is the specialty branch
of medicine that focuses on the unique health care needs of the older
adult, providing comprehensive, specialized services to patients and families.
The field of geriatric medicine focuses on patients over the age of 65,
however most patients requiring the expertise of a geriatrician are in
their 80s and beyond. Specialists in the primary care of older adults
play an essential role in diagnosing and managing health conditions and
find gratification in taking care of the unique needs of seniors. Geriatricians
often work with other primary care physicians and specialists to assist
with managing geriatric syndromes – conditions common in older patients.
Sometimes just a small change can make a huge impact.
The 5 M
'
s of Geriatric Care
Although today’s older adults are living longer and healthier lives,
health can change over time as the result of different illnesses, conditions,
and concerns. Geriatricians take an interdisciplinary approach and focus
on five key areas known as the Geriatric 5Ms:
Mind –
working to maintain mental activity, evaluate for and manage dementia
and/or cognitive impairment, evaluate and treat depression
Mobility –
maintaining the ability to walk and/or maintain balance, preventing falls
and other types of common injuries
Medications –
ensuring that medications are addressing an older person’s needs
and reducing the number of medications when appropriate
Multicomplexity –
helping older adults manage a variety of health conditions and assessing
living conditions when they are impacted by age, health, and social concerns
Matters Most –
help with managing the individual goals of care and ensuring that a person’s
health outcomes, goals and care preferences are reflected in treatment
plans and Advance Directives
What Are Common Geriatric Health Concerns?
Illness and diseases may present differently in older adults so early detection
can help ensure seniors receive the care that they need to combat and
overcome a serious ailment.
Geriatricians are well versed in the many health challenges seniors face
as they grow older and attempt to stay active and independent including
mobility, falls prevention and overall functionality. We offer treatment
for the following common illnesses as well as many other conditions:
Heart disease/hypertension
Arthritis
Cancer
Osteoporosis
Alzheimer's and related dementias
Depression
Diabetes
Falls prevention and related injuries
Chronic lung disease
Chronic kidney disease
Stroke
When Is It Time to See a Geriatrician?
While there is no set age to start seeing a geriatrician, the factors below
serve as a good barometer to help you determine when it might be time
to enlist the help of a specialist. If you or a family member notices:
Memory loss and confusion
A decline in mobility, changes in gait and falls
Multiple concurrent medical conditions
Medication management has become too complicated or ineffective
Signs of frailty
Incontinence
What Is a Geriatric Assessment?
A geriatric assessment is an interdisciplinary evaluation designed to assess
an older person's functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental
health, and socioenvironmental circumstances. Different health factors
are looked at including nutrition, vision, hearing, continence and balance.
A geriatric assessment aids in the diagnosis of medical conditions and
informs the development of treatment and follow-up plans.
Geriatric Inpatient Care
When older adults are hospitalized, it can be confusing to have an entirely
new team of doctors providing care. Something unique in geriatrics is
that geriatricians typically see their own patients while hospitalized
rather than a general hospitalist. Having a familiar care team overseeing
hospitalization can bring peace of mind to both patients and families.
Geriatricians throughout RWJBarnabas Health are also available for consultative
services and to assist with co-managing care of hospitalized patients
with other physicians and hospital services. Geriatricians work with primary
care physicians and with other specialists to ensure that care for the
older adult is well coordinated and seamless.
Geriatric Outpatient Care
Many older adults are living active and healthy lives and can benefit from
geriatric outpatient care. Our hospitals offer a multitude of ambulatory
care services for senior patients and most RWJBarnabas Health sites offer
house calls to senior facilities, assisted living residences and often
to an individual’s home if home bound. As with inpatient care, geriatricians
are available to consult with other physicians and co-manage the care
of patients living at home or other care facilities.
RWJBarnabas Health Geriatric Collaborative
RWJBarnabas Health maintains a commitment to optimizing the care of the
elderly. Through a collaborative effort among our hospitals and facilities,
we standardize best-care pathways and other hospital and ambulatory initiatives
to improve elder care. Our geriatric collaborative is made up of a group
of health care practitioners with an interest in elder care including
physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and pharmacists.
The Geriatric Medicine Collaborative at RWJBarnabas Health is under the
joint direction of
Theresa Redling, DO, FACP
.
Our Geriatric Care Team
Dr. Theresa Redling on Geriatric Illnesses
Dr. Theresa Redling talks with news anchor Steve Adubato about the most
common illnesses affecting individuals over the age of 65. This discussion
covers Alzheimer’s and the toll it can take on families.
Centers of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine
Caring for the exceptional needs of our exceptional senior population
RWJBarnabas Health features several centers of excellence which are dedicated
to geriatric care. They feature full time geriatricians, geriatric nurse
practitioners and social workers with special training. From dedicated
geriatric emergency medicine units dedicated to the complex needs of seniors
to specialized social services and rehabilitation services. These New
Jersey centers of excellence are located in:
Hamilton
Jersey City
Lakewood
Livingston
Long Branch
Newark
Somerville
Learn more about
RWJBarnabas Health’s Centers of Excellence in Geriatrics.
Geriatric Behavioral Health Services
Our New Jersey facilities offer a complete range of inpatient and outpatient
mental health and behavioral health services for geriatric patients. Treatments
vary based on the severity of problems, but include psychotherapy, medications,
home health care, outpatient programs structured for maintaining a high
level of independence, and hospitalization providing a structured therapeutic
approach in an appropriate environment.
If a loved one is dealing with geriatric behavioral health issues, you
can count on the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network for support.
Our
Access Center
offers 24-hour support and consultative services to help you find the
very best behavioral health care in New Jersey. Call us at
800-300-0628
.
Learn more about our specialized
geriatric behavioral health services
in New Jersey.
Dementia and Memory Loss
Dementia is a medical condition that often presents with confusion, short-term
memory loss, decreased problem-solving ability, decreased ability to follow
directions, inability to perform more complex tasks, and sometimes, personality
changes or unusual behavior.
Not all memory loss is Alzheimer’s disease. Confusion may also be
caused by potentially reversible conditions such as medication side effects,
infections, nutritional deficiency and hormone disorders, as well as other
diseases that are treatable.
Throughout RWJBarnabas Health facilities, we have geriatric specialists
trained to assess cognitive disorders and can evaluate and treat these
medical conditions.
Rutgers University and RWJBarnabas Health Advancing Geriatric Medicine
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers University enjoy a unique public-private
partnership dedicated to life-changing research, clinical training of
tomorrow’s health care workforce, and high-quality patient care.
Patients benefit from increased access to a world-class academic health
system, clinical innovation, groundbreaking research and newly developed
centers of excellence, as well as access to more providers that families
need to manage their health and wellness.
Our institutions work in partnership to advance the field of geriatric
medicine with the following initiatives:
Teaching Program
In affiliation with Rutgers University, internal medicine residents at
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital receive special training in geriatrics.
Residents build knowledge, skills and the proper attitudes necessary to
care for the elderly under the supervision of a geriatrician. Residents
learn to provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective
for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health in elderly patients.
Center for Healthy Aging
The Center for Healthy Aging at Rutgers aims to create a platform on which
clinicians, researchers, caregivers, community partners and patients can
combine resources to gather patient-centered research and develop evidence-based
care strategies focused on the “whole person” rather than
on their ailments. The Center aims to advance healthy aging and address
state and national imperatives to better serve the needs of aging populations.
COPSA – Comprehensive Services on Aging
As a result of the RWJBH-Rutgers partnership, our patients benefit from
an initiative of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care called COPSA
– Comprehensive Services on Aging.
COPSA has been providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health
care to the elderly since its inception in 1975. A multidisciplinary team
of geriatric psychiatrists, geriatricians, social workers, trainers and
peer support specialists provide expert care and support for individuals
and their families dealing with memory loss.
The COPSA Institute for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders is a
statewide program that includes the Memory Disorders Clinic, Care2Caregivers
Helpline, and the Training and Consultation Department. Institute staff
train and provide consultation to geriatric professionals and community
members throughout New Jersey.
For more information, please call our Helpline
800-424-2494
or visit:
copsainstitute.com
Resources for Caregivers
As a caregiver, you may not always have the information you need to help
the person you care for, or you may need some help for yourself. At RWJBarnabas
Health we are committed to family-centered care and providing support
and resources for caregivers who assume one of the most difficult yet
rewarding tasks – caring for an elderly loved one.
There are countless community outreach programs for caregivers including
support groups for different diseases and conditions, respite care, assistance
with transportation, educational seminars, health screenings and flu clinics.
Talk with your physician or social worker for guidance.
The COMPASS Program at R
obert
W
ood
J
ohnson
University Hospital Somerset – Somerville, NJ
The
COMPASS Program
helps caregivers and older adults navigate the health care system by listing
health care services and community resources to ensure a continuum of
care from hospital to home. COMPASS provides information on rehabilitation
facilities, home care and visiting nurse services, housing options, adult
day care centers, hospice care providers, dementia care and more. The
program offers resources for:
Financial/legal counseling, including wills, power of attorney and advance
directives
Social Work/mediation, communication/relationships, service location, needs
assessment
Respite care
Resource directory
Workshops/seminars
Support group
Case management for medical and non-medical issues
For more information, call
908-704-3787
, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional Community-based and Statewide Caregiver Resources
State Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services
Aging Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of New Jersey
National Institute on Aging articles on Caregiving
Caregiver Coalitions of the United Way of Northern NJ
Morris County:
973-993-1160 x139
North Essex:
973-746-4040 x209
Somerset County:
908-253-6534
Caregivers Connection
Family Connections
- Caregiver Connections Program
Well-Spouse Association
Visiting Nurse Association of Northern NJ
Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills
Alzheimer’s New Jersey
NJ Advocates for Aging Well
RWJBarnabas Health Locations
RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center
Clara Maass Medical Center
Community Medical Center
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Jersey City Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Regional and National Organizations – Resources for Older Adults
Alzheimer’s New Jersey
NJ Area Agencies on Aging
National Council on Aging
NIH National Institute on Aging
American Association of Retired Persons
Alzheimer’s Association
State of NJ, Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services
New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
American Federation for Aging Research
National Library of Medicine
Our Quality
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"I am so appreciative because they saved my life.”
Cathy
Read More
“Both my husband and I rely on the excellent care at RWJUH Hamilton.”
Marilyn
Read More
I am grateful to RWJBarnabas Health and the Center for Diabetes Wellness and Prevention for having the program.
Phylis
Read More
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Jan 13, 2026
RWJBarnabas Health’s James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Hamilton Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System Committed to Care Excellence
Sep 8, 2025
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Recognizes 20 Team Members for Dedication to Geriatric Care and Participation in the NICHE Program
Aug 28, 2025
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement
James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
166 Lyons Avenue
Newark,
NJ
07112
(973) 926-8491
View
Senior Health and Wellness Center at James C. White Manor
516 Bergen St
First Floor
Newark,
NJ
07108
(973) 926-8491
View
RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center
1691 U.S. Highway 9
CN 2025
Toms River,
NJ
08754
(732) 914-1688
View
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94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston,
NJ
07039
(973) 322-5000
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Monmouth Medical Center
300 Second Avenue
Long Branch,
NJ
07740
(732) 222-5200
View
Clara Maass Medical Center
1 Clara Maass Drive
Belleville,
NJ
07109
(973) 450-2000
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Community Medical Center
99 Highway 37 West
Toms River,
NJ
08755
(732) 557-8000
View
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace
Newark,
NJ
07112
(973) 926-7000
View
Jersey City Medical Center
355 Grand Street
Jersey City,
NJ
07302
(201) 915-2000
View
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865 Stone Street
Rahway,
NJ
07065
(732) 381-4200
View
RWJ University Hospital Somerset
110 Rehill Avenue
Somerville,
NJ
08876
(908) 685-2200
View
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Williamson Street Campus
225 Williamson St
Elizabeth,
NJ
07202
(908) 994-5000
View
RWJ University Hospital Hamilton
1 Hamilton Health Place
Hamilton,
NJ
08690
(609) 586-7900
View
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place
New Brunswick,
NJ
08901
(732) 828-3000
View
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
600 River Avenue
Lakewood,
NJ
08701
(732) 363-1900
View
The Family Health Center (FHC) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
166 Lyons Avenue
Newark,
NJ
07112
(973) 926-7000
View
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4152 Quakerbridge Road
Lawrenceville,
NJ
08648
(609) 245-7420
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Excellence in Geriatrics at RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing comprehensive geriatric care
throughout New Jersey and addressing the complex needs of older adults
with compassion. Our team of geriatricians work with fellow health care
professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists,
dieticians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, and share
the goal of keeping patients active and independent. Specialists in geriatric
medicine emphasize continuity of care and include families and caregivers
in a team approach to caring for older people.
What Is Geriatric Medicine?
Compassionate, specialized care for adults ages 65 and older
As we age, we become more susceptible to medical complications and our
health concerns may become more complex. Geriatrics is the specialty branch
of medicine that focuses on the unique health care needs of the older
adult, providing comprehensive, specialized services to patients and families.
The field of geriatric medicine focuses on patients over the age of 65,
however most patients requiring the expertise of a geriatrician are in
their 80s and beyond. Specialists in the primary care of older adults
play an essential role in diagnosing and managing health conditions and
find gratification in taking care of the unique needs of seniors. Geriatricians
often work with other primary care physicians and specialists to assist
with managing geriatric syndromes – conditions common in older patients.
Sometimes just a small change can make a huge impact.
The 5 M
'
s of Geriatric Care
Although today’s older adults are living longer and healthier lives,
health can change over time as the result of different illnesses, conditions,
and concerns. Geriatricians take an interdisciplinary approach and focus
on five key areas known as the Geriatric 5Ms:
Mind –
working to maintain mental activity, evaluate for and manage dementia
and/or cognitive impairment, evaluate and treat depression
Mobility –
maintaining the ability to walk and/or maintain balance, preventing falls
and other types of common injuries
Medications –
ensuring that medications are addressing an older person’s needs
and reducing the number of medications when appropriate
Multicomplexity –
helping older adults manage a variety of health conditions and assessing
living conditions when they are impacted by age, health, and social concerns
Matters Most –
help with managing the individual goals of care and ensuring that a person’s
health outcomes, goals and care preferences are reflected in treatment
plans and Advance Directives
What Are Common Geriatric Health Concerns?
Illness and diseases may present differently in older adults so early detection
can help ensure seniors receive the care that they need to combat and
overcome a serious ailment.
Geriatricians are well versed in the many health challenges seniors face
as they grow older and attempt to stay active and independent including
mobility, falls prevention and overall functionality. We offer treatment
for the following common illnesses as well as many other conditions:
Heart disease/hypertension
Arthritis
Cancer
Osteoporosis
Alzheimer's and related dementias
Depression
Diabetes
Falls prevention and related injuries
Chronic lung disease
Chronic kidney disease
Stroke
When Is It Time to See a Geriatrician?
While there is no set age to start seeing a geriatrician, the factors below
serve as a good barometer to help you determine when it might be time
to enlist the help of a specialist. If you or a family member notices:
Memory loss and confusion
A decline in mobility, changes in gait and falls
Multiple concurrent medical conditions
Medication management has become too complicated or ineffective
Signs of frailty
Incontinence
What Is a Geriatric Assessment?
A geriatric assessment is an interdisciplinary evaluation designed to assess
an older person's functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental
health, and socioenvironmental circumstances. Different health factors
are looked at including nutrition, vision, hearing, continence and balance.
A geriatric assessment aids in the diagnosis of medical conditions and
informs the development of treatment and follow-up plans.
Geriatric Inpatient Care
When older adults are hospitalized, it can be confusing to have an entirely
new team of doctors providing care. Something unique in geriatrics is
that geriatricians typically see their own patients while hospitalized
rather than a general hospitalist. Having a familiar care team overseeing
hospitalization can bring peace of mind to both patients and families.
Geriatricians throughout RWJBarnabas Health are also available for consultative
services and to assist with co-managing care of hospitalized patients
with other physicians and hospital services. Geriatricians work with primary
care physicians and with other specialists to ensure that care for the
older adult is well coordinated and seamless.
Geriatric Outpatient Care
Many older adults are living active and healthy lives and can benefit from
geriatric outpatient care. Our hospitals offer a multitude of ambulatory
care services for senior patients and most RWJBarnabas Health sites offer
house calls to senior facilities, assisted living residences and often
to an individual’s home if home bound. As with inpatient care, geriatricians
are available to consult with other physicians and co-manage the care
of patients living at home or other care facilities.
RWJBarnabas Health Geriatric Collaborative
RWJBarnabas Health maintains a commitment to optimizing the care of the
elderly. Through a collaborative effort among our hospitals and facilities,
we standardize best-care pathways and other hospital and ambulatory initiatives
to improve elder care. Our geriatric collaborative is made up of a group
of health care practitioners with an interest in elder care including
physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and pharmacists.
The Geriatric Medicine Collaborative at RWJBarnabas Health is under the
joint direction of
Theresa Redling, DO, FACP
.
Our Geriatric Care Team
Dr. Theresa Redling on Geriatric Illnesses
Dr. Theresa Redling talks with news anchor Steve Adubato about the most
common illnesses affecting individuals over the age of 65. This discussion
covers Alzheimer’s and the toll it can take on families.
Centers of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine
Caring for the exceptional needs of our exceptional senior population
RWJBarnabas Health features several centers of excellence which are dedicated
to geriatric care. They feature full time geriatricians, geriatric nurse
practitioners and social workers with special training. From dedicated
geriatric emergency medicine units dedicated to the complex needs of seniors
to specialized social services and rehabilitation services. These New
Jersey centers of excellence are located in:
Hamilton
Jersey City
Lakewood
Livingston
Long Branch
Newark
Somerville
Learn more about
RWJBarnabas Health’s Centers of Excellence in Geriatrics.
Geriatric Behavioral Health Services
Our New Jersey facilities offer a complete range of inpatient and outpatient
mental health and behavioral health services for geriatric patients. Treatments
vary based on the severity of problems, but include psychotherapy, medications,
home health care, outpatient programs structured for maintaining a high
level of independence, and hospitalization providing a structured therapeutic
approach in an appropriate environment.
If a loved one is dealing with geriatric behavioral health issues, you
can count on the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network for support.
Our
Access Center
offers 24-hour support and consultative services to help you find the
very best behavioral health care in New Jersey. Call us at
800-300-0628
.
Learn more about our specialized
geriatric behavioral health services
in New Jersey.
Dementia and Memory Loss
Dementia is a medical condition that often presents with confusion, short-term
memory loss, decreased problem-solving ability, decreased ability to follow
directions, inability to perform more complex tasks, and sometimes, personality
changes or unusual behavior.
Not all memory loss is Alzheimer’s disease. Confusion may also be
caused by potentially reversible conditions such as medication side effects,
infections, nutritional deficiency and hormone disorders, as well as other
diseases that are treatable.
Throughout RWJBarnabas Health facilities, we have geriatric specialists
trained to assess cognitive disorders and can evaluate and treat these
medical conditions.
Rutgers University and RWJBarnabas Health Advancing Geriatric Medicine
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers University enjoy a unique public-private
partnership dedicated to life-changing research, clinical training of
tomorrow’s health care workforce, and high-quality patient care.
Patients benefit from increased access to a world-class academic health
system, clinical innovation, groundbreaking research and newly developed
centers of excellence, as well as access to more providers that families
need to manage their health and wellness.
Our institutions work in partnership to advance the field of geriatric
medicine with the following initiatives:
Teaching Program
In affiliation with Rutgers University, internal medicine residents at
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital receive special training in geriatrics.
Residents build knowledge, skills and the proper attitudes necessary to
care for the elderly under the supervision of a geriatrician. Residents
learn to provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective
for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health in elderly patients.
Center for Healthy Aging
The Center for Healthy Aging at Rutgers aims to create a platform on which
clinicians, researchers, caregivers, community partners and patients can
combine resources to gather patient-centered research and develop evidence-based
care strategies focused on the “whole person” rather than
on their ailments. The Center aims to advance healthy aging and address
state and national imperatives to better serve the needs of aging populations.
COPSA – Comprehensive Services on Aging
As a result of the RWJBH-Rutgers partnership, our patients benefit from
an initiative of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care called COPSA
– Comprehensive Services on Aging.
COPSA has been providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health
care to the elderly since its inception in 1975. A multidisciplinary team
of geriatric psychiatrists, geriatricians, social workers, trainers and
peer support specialists provide expert care and support for individuals
and their families dealing with memory loss.
The COPSA Institute for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders is a
statewide program that includes the Memory Disorders Clinic, Care2Caregivers
Helpline, and the Training and Consultation Department. Institute staff
train and provide consultation to geriatric professionals and community
members throughout New Jersey.
For more information, please call our Helpline
800-424-2494
or visit:
copsainstitute.com
Resources for Caregivers
As a caregiver, you may not always have the information you need to help
the person you care for, or you may need some help for yourself. At RWJBarnabas
Health we are committed to family-centered care and providing support
and resources for caregivers who assume one of the most difficult yet
rewarding tasks – caring for an elderly loved one.
There are countless community outreach programs for caregivers including
support groups for different diseases and conditions, respite care, assistance
with transportation, educational seminars, health screenings and flu clinics.
Talk with your physician or social worker for guidance.
The COMPASS Program at R
obert
W
ood
J
ohnson
University Hospital Somerset – Somerville, NJ
The
COMPASS Program
helps caregivers and older adults navigate the health care system by listing
health care services and community resources to ensure a continuum of
care from hospital to home. COMPASS provides information on rehabilitation
facilities, home care and visiting nurse services, housing options, adult
day care centers, hospice care providers, dementia care and more. The
program offers resources for:
Financial/legal counseling, including wills, power of attorney and advance
directives
Social Work/mediation, communication/relationships, service location, needs
assessment
Respite care
Resource directory
Workshops/seminars
Support group
Case management for medical and non-medical issues
For more information, call
908-704-3787
, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional Community-based and Statewide Caregiver Resources
State Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services
Aging Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of New Jersey
National Institute on Aging articles on Caregiving
Caregiver Coalitions of the United Way of Northern NJ
Morris County:
973-993-1160 x139
North Essex:
973-746-4040 x209
Somerset County:
908-253-6534
Caregivers Connection
Family Connections
- Caregiver Connections Program
Well-Spouse Association
Visiting Nurse Association of Northern NJ
Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills
Alzheimer’s New Jersey
NJ Advocates for Aging Well
RWJBarnabas Health Locations
RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center
Clara Maass Medical Center
Community Medical Center
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Jersey City Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Regional and National Organizations – Resources for Older Adults
Alzheimer’s New Jersey
NJ Area Agencies on Aging
National Council on Aging
NIH National Institute on Aging
American Association of Retired Persons
Alzheimer’s Association
State of NJ, Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services
New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
American Federation for Aging Research
National Library of Medicine
Our Quality
Testimonials
Appointments
"I am so appreciative because they saved my life.”
Cathy
Read More
“Both my husband and I rely on the excellent care at RWJUH Hamilton.”
Marilyn
Read More
I am grateful to RWJBarnabas Health and the Center for Diabetes Wellness and Prevention for having the program.
Phylis
Read More
View All Senior Health Stories
Watch Testimonial
Watch Testimonial
Watch Testimonial
View All Posts
Jan 13, 2026
RWJBarnabas Health’s James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Hamilton Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System Committed to Care Excellence
Sep 8, 2025
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Recognizes 20 Team Members for Dedication to Geriatric Care and Participation in the NICHE Program
Aug 28, 2025
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement
James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
166 Lyons Avenue
Newark,
NJ
07112
(973) 926-8491
View
Senior Health and Wellness Center at James C. White Manor
516 Bergen St
First Floor
Newark,
NJ
07108
(973) 926-8491
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RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center
1691 U.S. Highway 9
CN 2025
Toms River,
NJ
08754
(732) 914-1688
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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston,
NJ
07039
(973) 322-5000
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Monmouth Medical Center
300 Second Avenue
Long Branch,
NJ
07740
(732) 222-5200
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Clara Maass Medical Center
1 Clara Maass Drive
Belleville,
NJ
07109
(973) 450-2000
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Community Medical Center
99 Highway 37 West
Toms River,
NJ
08755
(732) 557-8000
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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace
Newark,
NJ
07112
(973) 926-7000
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Jersey City Medical Center
355 Grand Street
Jersey City,
NJ
07302
(201) 915-2000
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RWJ University Hospital Rahway
865 Stone Street
Rahway,
NJ
07065
(732) 381-4200
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RWJ University Hospital Somerset
110 Rehill Avenue
Somerville,
NJ
08876
(908) 685-2200
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Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Williamson Street Campus
225 Williamson St
Elizabeth,
NJ
07202
(908) 994-5000
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RWJ University Hospital Hamilton
1 Hamilton Health Place
Hamilton,
NJ
08690
(609) 586-7900
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place
New Brunswick,
NJ
08901
(732) 828-3000
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Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
600 River Avenue
Lakewood,
NJ
08701
(732) 363-1900
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The Family Health Center (FHC) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
166 Lyons Avenue
Newark,
NJ
07112
(973) 926-7000
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RWJ Rehabilitation Lawrenceville
4152 Quakerbridge Road
Lawrenceville,
NJ
08648
(609) 245-7420
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