Residents at Coburg Village bring a lifetime of fascinating and diverse experiences to our independent living community. Most have had a positive, if not life-changing, impact on the world around them. That certainly can be said of Grace Jorgensen Westney, MD. In fact, Dr. Jorgensen has impacted the lives of the approximately 10,000 babies she delivered into the world, their families, and countless others at Bellevue Women’s Hospital in Schenectady.

When we think about aging gracefully, many people will focus on things like staying physically fit, healthy diets, and good lifestyle choices.  But if that’s all we’re focused on, we might be missing the biggest piece to enjoying a full and vibrant senior life: spiritual wellness.

Over the past year and a half, the connection between nutrition and immunity, specifically in the relationship with Covid-19, has been a hot topic. If you are on social media, there are posts about it; it’s been in the news; and the topic of conversations. The constant barrage of information can be overwhelming and confusing. So, is there really a link between healthy eating, immunity, and overall wellness? This blog provides an overview of the micronutrients and vitamins that foster a health immune system.