Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Clara Maass Medical Center Provides Mobile Wellness Care for Seniors


As the founder and managing director of Epic Wealth Management in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Robert Gill advises clients on how to grow their assets with minimal risk. Robert Gill also gives back to the community by serving on the board of trustees of the foundation for Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, New Jersey.

The hospital offers an innovative service for senior citizens: the Wellness Assessment Van for Elders (WAVE). WAVE performs free annual wellness checks to organizations that serve seniors, such as community centers and governmental facilities. Persons with Medicare or Medicare Advantage can receive visits annually. No referrals from doctors or insurance pre-approvals are necessary.

Intended to prolong seniors’ quality of life, WAVE emphasizes preventive care. A typical visit includes a check of vital signs and an interview regarding various health factors, plus other activities, such as screening for sound memory, respiratory capacity, circulation, depression, and more.

Each participant receives a health plan that outlines services and care they should receive over a 5- to 10-year period. Many are available at no cost through Medicare.

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