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Check your Flu I.Q.
September is Immunization Month … and for UV residents, that’s a “shot in the arm” or a STRONG POSITIVE INFLUENCE. Vaccinations have virtually eliminated many serious diseases, like diphtheria, smallpox, polio and tetanus. Other immunizations help the body fight microorganisms of more common illnesses, like the flu. Most vaccines can be given by mouth, nasal…
Senior adults are capable of amazing things!
Japanese mountain climber Yuichiro Miura reached the summit of Mount Everest at age 70. George Brunstad was also 70 when he swam the English Channel. Naval officer Grace Hopper became the first female rear admiral of the United States Navy when she was 79. Margaret Haggerty completed her quest to run a marathon on each…
Employee of the Month: Jenny Berg
At UV for almost eight years, Jenny is someone who truly cares about our residents and can be counted on for a number of things. While her title is “Medical Records” in the Health Center, she does much more than keep us organized and in compliance with all the many State and Federal regulations. Jenny…
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
In 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer noticed changes in the brain tissue of a patient who passed with an unusual mental illness. He found abnormal plaques, tangled fibers and loss of connection between nerve cells. The brain’s 100-billion nerve cells connect to form communication networks for thinking, learning and remembering. Other connections help people see, hear…
Employee of the Month: Michael Nero
As a member of Resident Services, Michael assists residents in all levels. He is very conscious of driving UV occupants to their doctor appointments on time, and interacting with everyone he meets in a proficient manner. A physician’s office recently called to say, “Michael is nice, professional, and is consistently kind to residents, patient, and…
Brain Gain
We are more than half-way through UV’s “Year of Wellness.” How ya doin’? JULY is BRAIN HEALTH MONTH. Just like your body, if you stretch and exercise your brain, you can keep it fit. Here are some simple ways you can boost your brainpower to improve your life. Mental Stimulation. Activities that challenge your intellect…
