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The Home is visited weekly by 2 geriatrics specialists (who
are on-call at all times for emergencies) a podiatrist, a
psychologist, and a psychiatrist, and on a regular basis by
a dermatologist, optometrist and other specialists. A certified
nutritionist monthly reviews menus to assure that the dietary
needs of residents are more than being met but also to give
directives regarding special diets (low-salt, etc). To accommodate
the elderly, arrangements have been made with the appropriate
providers to perform various medical procedures (blood test,
x-rays, EKG's, etc.) in-house. Locate in close proximity to
St. Michael's are a number of medical facility such as St.
Joseph's Hospital, should the need arise. The Home also assumes
the responsibility of ordering all prescribed medications.
In addition, a licensed physical therapist conducts two weekly
45-minute exercise sessions with all residents.
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Medical Personnel
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Dr. Deborah Friendlander
Geriatric Specialist
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Dr. Maryann Trivilis
Podiatrist
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Dr. Carlo Bayrakdarian
Psychiatrist
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Dr. Paul Moglia
Counseling Psychology
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Dr. Joseph Lieder
Optometrist
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Dr. Elaine Digrande
Dermatologist
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Mrs. Alma Carroll
Nutritionist
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Mrs. Maurren H. Devaney
Physical Therapist
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