NEW YORK, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health and NeuroTrax Corporation have announced today an agreement for NeuroTrax to provide Meridian with its Mindstreams(R) computerized cognitive assessment products that work to aid the earlier diagnosis and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other causes of cognitive decline. Meridian provides comprehensive health care for Central New Jersey through three hospitals, rehabilitation and outpatient centers, home care services, and long term care and assisted living facilities. Monmouth and Ocean Counties have one of the fastest growing senior populations, and with a reputation for providing innovative solutions for seniors, Meridian is positioned as a leader in addressing needs of the senior population, both as they relate to aging and mental health and early identification and treatment of dementia.
“Both families and physicians have looked for a technologically advanced option to diagnose neurological and psychiatric disease,” says Joseph Miller, Ph.D., director, Meridian Behavioral Health Services. “The Mindstreams(R) system provides our physicians with a new tool to gather critical information to make the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan. The system will help both in the routine care for our behavioral health patients in diagnosing disease, and will greatly increase our ability to detect and treat dementia as early as possible. With the NeuroTrax system, we also plan to establish community-based research projects to determine efficient long term disease management procedures.”
NeuroTrax Corporation (www.neurotrax.com) is a pioneer in the development of computer-based interactive cognitive assessment products that are scientifically-valid and practical for widespread use in many clinical settings. Their patented technology applies human factors engineering together with advanced Internet and computer technologies to the arena of mental health and neurological assessment. “Accurate and standardized office- based measurement of cognitive function has become critical for effective neurological and psychiatric disease management. NeuroTrax offers user- friendly technologically-advanced solutions for large organizations, such as Meridian, that require customizable solutions to disease management and outcomes measurement,” according to Ely Simon, M.D., a board certified neurologist and creator of Mindstreams(R).
Meridian Health is a family of not-for-profit health care organizations that include hospitals, home care agencies, long-term and assisted living communities, ambulatory care, and occupational health located throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. Meridian Health was the first health organization in the nation to achieve the prestigious Magnet designation for its nursing staff at each of its partner hospitals. For more information see www.meridianhealth.com.
Meridian Health Services, Inc.; NeuroTrax Corporation
CONTACT: Ely Simon, M.D. of NeuroTrax Corporation, +1-888-418-0380, orely.simon@neurotrax.com; or Michael Valentino of Meridian Health,+1-732-751-7538, or mvalentino@meridianhealth.com
