Based in Middletown, Maryland, Robert VandenBosche serves as an adult primary care physician at Seton Medical, a part of Saint Agnes Medical Group under Ascension. Among his primary responsibilities, Robert VandenBosche helps adults, including seniors, stay healthy through preventative medicine.One of the easiest and most widely used forms of senior preventative medicine is the flu shot, and it protects both seniors and caregivers from getting sick. Here are four reasons why seniors should get a flu shot this year.1. Seniors' immune systems tend to be weaker due to age and, at times, chronic illness. This makes seniors one of the groups most at risk of getting the flu. 2. The flu can result in death. Studies have shown seniors age 65 and older make up 70-85 percent of the total number of people who die from the flu each season. Further, this age group is more likely to be hospitalized for the flu, making up 54-70 percent of all flu-related hospitalizations.3. Getting the flu shot reduces the symptoms of the flu, as well as the chance of developing pneumonia, an infection that can lead to death. 4. It's free for seniors under Medicare. Alternatively, many organizations and programs provide reduced-price flu vaccines for seniors without Medicare.
Dr. Robert VandenBosche of Middletown, Maryland, has worked as a physician for over two decades. He currently treats adult patients at a practice within St. Agnes Hospital in Catonsville, Maryland. Outside of work, Dr. Robert VandenBosche pursues various interests, including adventure travel and photography. Few things can capture the look and feel of a location better than a quality photograph. The best part about travel photography is that anyone can be successful as long as they keep a few things in mind. Before the camera even comes out of your bag, it's best to start by considering what it was that brought you to the specific location in the first place. Whether it's the natural environment, the people, the culture, or urban landscapes, identifying the things that interest you can help you narrow your focus and plan what to shoot. Don't forget to do some research to learn about interesting aspects of the location that you may have overlooked. Another thing to remember is that great travel photography often results from a little serendipity. Ensuring that you are at the right place at the right time requires that you keep your eyes open and put in a little work. Getting up early and staying out late will not only enrich your experience, but it will also give you more opportunities to look for photographs. Be sure to keep safety in mind, but don't be afraid to wander away from busy areas to find interesting subjects. Finally, always be ready to take your shot, because you never know when the chance for a great photo will present itself.
An experienced physician from Middletown, Maryland, Dr. Robert VandenBosche previously served as medical director for Frederick Memorial Hospital. He recently joined Seton Medical Group as a primary-care physician. Over the course of a medical career spanning more than 20 years, Dr. Robert VandenBosche has maintained membership in professional groups such as the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). In its effort to help members improve their professional knowledge and skills, AAFP oversees a variety of educational events, including the Family Medicine Experience (FMX), a multi-day conference that brings together over 5,000 physicians each year. AAFP members can currently register for FMX 2019, which will take place September 25-27 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of learning sessions and clinical-procedure workshops. The topics covered will include emergency and urgent care, infectious disease, women's health, and practice management. The educational programming will also feature presentations from prominent physicians as well as speakers from outside of the health care field, including former Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner. Alongside the learning activities, highlights of FMX 2019 will include a networking and celebration event at Xfinity Live! Philadelphia. Attendees will enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks, and socializing. More information, including registration and housing details, is available at www.aafp.org/fmx.
