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The aging of America is a well documented
phenomenon, and the growth of the Queens elderly population continues to
mimic that seen all across the nation.
As the elderly live longer, provision must be
made for the long term care of individuals with complex and chronic healthcare
needs. At Silvercrest we are committed
to helping meet this growing need and stand ready to provide a comfortable
home to those unable to live independently, as well as needed medical therapy
for those aged patients who also require sophisticated medical and nursing
treatments.
Residents on the Geriatric Service enjoy bright
and comfortable surroundings together with the support of a nurturing
staff. All of Silvercrest's professionals
strive to maintain a "home-like" atmosphere for residents and
work to assist each in his assimilation into the Silvercrest
"family."
Friendships develop quickly between residents through the recognition
of shared interests and participation in a myriad of activities. These
friendships have no boundary with respect to age or background since geriatric
residents and the early disabled commingle readily. Recognizing the energy
that youth always brings, Silvercrest also
supports a number of programs that attract young people and get them involved
with our residents. The benefits of these "multigenerational"
sessions can be clearly seen to flow in both directions.
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to study and religious observance. And just as each patient soon comes to
feel a part of the Silvercrest family,
so too, are her relatives soon adopted as well. Parties, celebrations, club
meetings and other gatherings are all venues for family visitation and the
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Geriatric residents making their permanent
home here derive great benefits from sharing in the notable medical and
rehabilitative resources of Silvercrest.
Those in need of sophisticated medical therapies can often find all they
need right here, avoiding onerous trips to other facilities for care.
Among the services supported are:
- intravenous therapy
- diabetes care
- wound care
- continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
- speech & swallowing pathology
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