CentraState - Healthy Directions

A Fresh Start A " seniorsfirst CALENDAR OF EVENTS long-term resident at The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center since 2010, 65-year-old Denice Salek enjoys the social aspects of her community as well as the help of staff. As an amputee, she uses her power chair to go out to eat with other residents and participate in group activities. The president of the Resident Council for more than a year, Denice gets together with residents each month to discuss issues of concern. "We work on little things," Denice says. "I don't have a complaint about anything. The people here are just lovely. HER PATH TO THE MANOR Denice lived in Staten Island and raised two children. Retiring to a senior living facility in Monroe Township, she spent winters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Denice was in Fort Lauderdale when she contracted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—an infection resistant to antibiotics—and osteomyelitis, a chronic infection of the bone. "I had surgery to remove part of my left leg and had a grand mal seizure and heart attack after I came back to New Jersey, me move to The Manor, where I receive the extra level of care I need. I am still pretty independent, but I can call on the staff anytime, which is reassuring. To discuss your short-term rehabilitation or long-term care needs at The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, visit www.themanorhealth-rehab.com or call (732) 431-5200 for more information. HD " Denice says. "My children helped " NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2012 Call (732) 780-3013 for reservations for all programs. PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP Manalapan Senior Center 211 Route 522, Manalapan, NJ Tuesdays, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. DINING OUT PROGRAM AND SENIOR GAMES The Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus Conference Center Join us for good food and fun with other seniors. Breakfast: bagels, danish, hot beverages Lunch: wraps, sandwiches, pasta, assorted beverages Thursday, Nov. 15 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost: $7 SENIORSFIRST MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON—"HOLIDAY CHEER" Applewood Estates Performing Arts Center Come enjoy a luncheon complete with free raffle prizes and entertainment. Friday, Dec. 14 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Cost: $9 For more information about CentraState's stroke support group, contact SeniorsFirst at (732) 780-3013. cardiologists, pulmonologists and wound care specialists. Within Reach Completely renovated and located 70 yards from CentraState Medical Center, The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center provides a streamlined continuum of care for residents recovering from injury or adapting to a new functional level. Short-term residents participate in up to three hours of occupational, physical and/or speech therapy daily to meet their individual goals. 14 November/December 2012 Long-term residents receive the support needed to manage complex conditions with the social aspects and amenities of our award-winning senior living facility. Physicians who are on staff at CentraState can follow up with short- and long-term residents at The Manor, providing seamless transitions and convenient ongoing follow-up care. These physicians include an orthopedic specialist, geriatric specialist, The Doctor Is In "In addition to the continuing education efforts of clinicians and staff, we are pursuing disease-specific accreditation beyond the accreditation from The Joint Commission we received in December 2011, all to be accomplished to better serve residents," says Alison Fitzpatrick- Durski, LNHA, administrator, The Manor Health and Rehabilitation. "Our dedication to the continuum of care extends beyond discharge for short-term residents and results in superior customer service for all residents at The Manor Health and Rehabilitation." Healthy Directions

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