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Should I be alarmed when I forget a name? A woman in her early 60s, whom I will call Sonia, came to see me because she was concerned that forgetting […]

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Boichik Bagels is the setting for short drama ‘Lox’ at East Bay Jewish film fest

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Seeking help for costs and care of family members with dementia

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