“I’m gonna soak up the sun! I’m gonna tell everyone!” …Was Sheryl Crow trying to tell us that she was excited about her vitamin D intake for the day? Well, maybe not exactly—though it is known as the “sunshine vitamin.” Vitamin D is produced by the body in
Some physical activity a day keeps the doctor away… that’s how the saying goes, right? Well, maybe not exactly. Undisputedly, though, the benefits of exercise are most certainly plentiful!—especially for adults aged 50 years or older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physical activitiy
Date: Friday June 12th, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86793116295?pwd=VG9wMHQwNUpvMXp4MlNZeHZNNWlnUT09 Dr. Suhel Ahmed, MD is a Board-Certified Internal and Bariatric medicine physician who specializes in chronic care management and regularly helps patients address conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Dr. Ahmed’s understanding manner and friendly demeanor make
“It’s one thing to connect with patients on a professional level when it comes to dementia,” explains Rita Grandelis, LCSW, CCM, CDP, Director of Geriatric Care Management at Unicity Healthcare, “but it’s another for these individuals and their families to know that I, too, am currently navigating this complex disease
“There’s no ‘typical’ day as a nurse,” shares Kathy Bassiacos, RN, BSN, Geriatric Care Manager at Unicity Senior Advisors—especially not now given the current shakeup of the world from COVID-19. “I mean, who would’ve thought that I’d set aside a few hours each week to go grocery shopping for my
Classified as the most common of metabolic bone diseases, osteoporosis affects an estimated 10 million Americans and poses a risk to roughly 44 million more. Though it can develop at any age in both men and women, it is most frequently found in older adults and women experiencing menopause. The
Arthritis is a common condition, especially in seniors. In fact, there’s a good chance you know someone who experiences it. Yet while many older individuals face pain, limited mobility, and other challenges related to arthritis, there is still much to be learned about this condition. To help raise awareness, Unicity
One of the most rewarding career paths in the United States can be found in the field of social work. Hard-working social workers dedicate their lives to assisting others through a broad range of problems they may be facing. Because this type of work will often go unnoticed, Social Work
Paying extra attention to your health as you grow older is an essential part of aging well. Spending time outdoors is good for all ages, but especially beneficial as you grow older! There are a variety of activities during the summer months that offer seniors the chance to get some
