Center for Better Aging

Today marks the official grand opening of the Center for Better Aging on the South Side of Chicago! Located at the St. Bernard Hospital Ambulatory Care Center, 6307 S. Stewart Ave., CBA is dedicated to achieving equitable health outcomes and lifelong well-being for adults aged 50 and older. Our team of licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, specialists, and social workers is devoted to whole-person care. We also offer physical therapy, fall risk prevention, and mental and behavioral care and partner with local organizations like Chicago Commons, Chicago State University, DL3 Realty, KemeticHlth, Smyl Fitness Rx, SPARC Wellness and UI Health to support our community. On behalf of the Center for Better Aging, Executive Director Estrelitta Harmon would like to thank St. Bernard President and CEO Mr. Charles (Chuck) Holland and our wonderful supporters for joining our grand opening today. Join us in celebrating a new health equity and well-being era for Chicago's 50+ community! #CenterForBetterAging #StBernardHospital #GrandOpening

Seniors, it’s time to dance your way to better health! Join us at Chicago State University this weekend for an energizing Zumba class hosted by the Center for Better Aging. 🗓 When: Saturday, December 14th at 11:00am 📍 Where: Chicago State University Register here: https://ow.ly/o5N450UnVhB #Zumba #HealthyAging

Did you know scams targeting people age 60+ resulted in over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023 alone? Protect yourself and your loved ones by staying alert to online scams. Print this helpful tip sheet and spread awareness: https://lnkd.in/gF6FwdPe #Fraud #SeniorSafety

Celebrate the season with good food and great health! Join us on Friday for our December Lunch and Learn. Enjoy free food, watch a cooking demo to learn how to make healthy recipes, and take home healthy recipe ideas for your holiday table. Attendees will also receive a free holiday gift. 📅 When: Friday, December 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 📍 Where: St. Bernard Ambulatory Care Center, 3rd Floor Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQJQhrvn #HappyHolidays #HealthyRecipes

Celebrating Cyprian Isioma Eze, the Center for Better Aging’s first Marketing Communications Intern! During his 3-month paid internship, Cyprian brought a wealth of expertise from his decade-long sales and business development career for organizations in Nigeria. His dedication and innovation elevated our brand awareness and marketing communications. Cyprian recently graduated with his MBA from Chicago State University, and we couldn’t be more proud of his impact on the CBA team. Interested in internship opportunities at CBA? Email us at info@centerforbetteraging.org. #InternSpotlight

The Center for Better Aging team created 120 care packages filled with essentials and love this holiday season. We delivered the packages to St. Mark Manor and Westhaven Homes residents on Chicago’s South Side. But we didn’t stop there! We connected with residents, shared information about CBA’s services, and answered their questions. Moments like these remind us of the power of community and the joy of giving back. #CommunityCare #SouthSideChicago

It's important to stay scam-safe this holiday season. This week, our friends at Chicago Commons are hosting a Financial Academy Webinar on protecting yourself from holiday scams. There are two session options. Scan the QR link to join! Virtual webinar Date: 12/9/2024 and 12/13/2024 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Questions? Call 312.690.5239 or email familyhub2020@chicagocommons.org #FinancialTips #ChicagoCommons

Getting your flu shot is a simple and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones. With holiday gatherings and festivities ahead, don’t let the flu slow you down. Be sure to stay healthy and enjoy it to the fullest! https://lnkd.in/ev-iXVVA #FluShot

Question: Can you keep your family doctor and heart doctor while using CBA's services? The answer is YES! At the Center for Better Aging, we're here to enhance your care. You can continue seeing your trusted family and heart doctors while benefiting from our services. https://lnkd.in/eW_jSkqZ

We're proud to share that Dr. Monica Mahajan of the Center for Better Aging was recently featured in a Care.com article. She shared insights on how older adults can improve their sleep habits with the right room temperature: "Maintaining appropriate room and sleep temperatures supports quality rest, which is essential for cognitive health, mood stability, and immune function.” Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dA63uduC #Sleep #CenterForBetterAging