Title | COPSA Geriatric Services - Rutgers UBHC |
Address | 100 Metroplex Drive |
(contd) | Suite 200 |
Town | Edison |
Phone | (800) 424-2494 |
Website | ubhc.rutgers.edu/services/geriatric/ |
Info | Alzheimer's Resource Center/Care2Caregivers:Help is only a phone call away for New Jersey's family caregivers. COPSA's Statewide helpline provides resource information and referral to important services for those caring for older adults with chronic illness. |
(contd) | Memory Disorders Clinic: A team of geriatric psychiatrist and clinical social workers collaborate with client and their families to help diagnose memory loss and to manage difficult behaviors that can accompany Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, such as wandering, combativeness and sleeplessness. Care management is provide to clients' caregivers, including caregiver education, information regarding community and long term care services and assistance with long term planning. |
(contd) | Consultation and Education Service: Offers statewide professional education and training to health care and social service professionals, community organization and the lay public on topics related to mental health and aging, dementia care, cultural competency, family caregiver or other aging or mental wellness issues. |