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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

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 […]

Bettina Devin as Ruth Gold in "Lox." (Screenshot)
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Boichik Bagels is the setting for short drama ‘Lox’ at East Bay Jewish film fest

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Sleep study offers hope to dementia patients, Israeli researcher at UC Davis says

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SFCJL’s virtual memory care earns recognition from Fast Company

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Keep your brain sharp at JCCSF cognitive fitness fair

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Seeking help for costs and care of family members with dementia

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My mom has dementia. How can I keep her engaged?

Rita Clancy by Rita Clancy January 10, 2019
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The Bay Area’s oldest Jew? Meet Doris Sperber, who just had her 110th birthday

by Dan Pine January 19, 2018January 23, 2018

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