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Yelena Asadov (right) and her grandmother, Musia Dimant,  who received care from Angel Palliative Care and Hospice in 2020. (Valentina Sidorova)
Posted inHealth

‘Deeply connected’: First local hospice earns certification for Jewish care

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

Updated on May 19 When the health of Les Burger’s father began declining in 2021, the family knew they wanted hospice care that would honor not only his medical needs, […]

Challenging yourself mentally and remaining social can help keep your brain healthy as you age. (Yan Krukau via Pexels)
Posted inSeniors

Forgetfulness isn’t a disease, but don’t ignore it — lifestyle changes can help

by Dr. Jerry Saliman April 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Pinchas Cohen speaks at the USC Asian Health and Longevity Symposium on Feb. 27, 2026. (Courtesy)
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Many peptides sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why.

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev April 16, 2026April 16, 2026
LiquidView screens have been installed at the Rhoda Goldman Plaza senior living facility in San Francisco. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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‘Shark Tank’ digital windows offer seniors realistic vistas

by Patricia Corrigan March 17, 2026March 18, 2026
Close-up of elderly and young hands showing care and connection in Türkiye.
Posted inSeniors

How an estranged mother and daughter reconciled at the very end

by Dr. Jerry Saliman February 11, 2026February 11, 2026
Dr. Jerry Saliman says that playing music for a hospice patient seemed like the right way for him to express his care. (Courtesy)
Posted inHealth

I played viola for my hospice patients as a way of saying goodbye

by Dr. Jerry Saliman December 30, 2025December 30, 2025
Still from "Love, Danielle," a film about genetic cancer and the decisions a woman has to make. (Courtesy)
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This advocate found dark comedy in her cancer ‘previvor’ journey and film

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb December 8, 2025December 9, 2025
Dorothy Saxe celebrated her 99th birthday on Feb. 10, 2025. (Courtesy)
Posted inHealth

Why my 99-year-old mother-in-law still doesn’t feel old

by Dr. Jerry Saliman October 24, 2025October 29, 2025
Close-up of a patient's hand with intravenous therapy and pulse oximeter
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Working with terminally ill patients is my ‘monastery’ 

Rabbi Darren Kleinberg by Rabbi Darren Kleinberg September 16, 2025September 17, 2025
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What Israel can teach us about water fluoridation — or the lack thereof

by Dr. Jerry Saliman August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

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