Dr. Katie Zboyovski, in her presentation to the Erie community and residents of Parkside at Westminster, emphasized the critical role of vaccines in bolstering the immune defenses of older adults, who are more susceptible to severe outcomes from infections. She highlighted vaccines such as the high-dose flu vaccine, the pneumococcal vaccine, and the shingles vaccine, which are specifically recommended for adults over the age of 65 to help prevent common yet potentially severe diseases. Dr. Zboyovski also addressed common concerns and misconceptions about vaccines, providing evidence-based information to encourage higher vaccination rates among the older population for their health and wellbeing.

Agnes Szelwach and Stefanie Irwin, LECOM Institute for Successful Aging physical therapists spoke about The Role of Therapy to Support Healthy Aging in Place.

November's Lunch & Learn featured Elizabeth Johnson, the Pharmacy Manager of LECOM Institute for Successful Aging's Parkside Communities and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

During the session, Elizabeth engaged with Parkside at North East residents and their families, shedding light on the crucial topics of Medication Compliance and the Significance of Effective Communication with Your Pharmacist.