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MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS |
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IMMEDIATE (23 October 2001) |
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PARAMUS, NJ - The 336 residents of the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus were touched by the world events of September 11. Former heroes themselves, they once again felt a deep need to help others in America. Under the leadership of resident Council President Anthony Palumbo, the long-term care residents decided to donate $15,000 to help other heroes. Mr Palumbo said “I chose Hackensack University Medical Center’s Disaster Relief Fund because I know they can help us reach a lot of our friends and neighbors in New Jersey in a proactive way to support the relief efforts of ground zero.” Robert L. Torre of Hackensack, vice president and chief operating officer
of the medical center’s foundation, spoke recently during a ceremony
at the Paramus Memorial Home. “It is an honor and a privilege to
be at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus, where heroes of
another time and other conflicts make this magnificent contribution to
our heroes of September 11,” said Mr. Torre.
The New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus is one of three veteran nursing homes operated be the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA). The more than 300 residents receive state-of-the-art, around-the-clock medical and nursing care, rehabilitative and recreational services, special dietary service and other amenities. New Jersey, the first state to establish a facility for disabled war veterans, opened the New Jersey Solider Home in Newark on July 4, 1866, to care for disabled Civil War veterans. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs currently operates three veteran homes with 950 beds. The facilities, all located near major roadways, are in Paramus, Menlo Park and Vineland. NJDMAVA encourages veterans in need of long-term care to apply now. “Making the decision that a loved one requires nursing home care can be difficult and painful for family members,” Warner added. “Selecting the right home can be just as difficult -- proximity, quality of care and affordability are just some of the concerns a family must address. Fortunately, for the families of New Jersey veterans, affordable, quality care is available in our facilities,” said Colonel Michael L. Warner, deputy commissioner for veterans affairs. “We encourage our veterans to apply to the facility nearest them, as soon as possible.” For more information on New Jersey's Veterans Memorial Homes or for an application call 609-530-6766. |
