Wandering club member finds magic wand in Baltimore park
Ina Savage, 56, a member of a Morning Out Club in Roland Park, Maryland, encounters a glittering toy and reflects on Alzheimer’s as her group, all in their 50s and 60s, shares coping stories and memories. She remains a poised linguist and former embassy companion, aging with grace amid decline.
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Debbie Jenck
Debbie
Roland Park Bakery & Deli
Adolescent guide aids families facing Alzheimer's disease
The American Health Assistance Foundation published a booklet titled Fading Memories to help teens cope with relatives with Alzheimer's. It includes information, caregiving advice, first hand accounts, and poems by adolescents. Ina, a 52 year old former teacher, is profiled as her family navigates dementia with support from daughter Serena and others.
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American Health Assistance Foundation
Ina
New York
Peter
Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
Lina
Pauline
Fountain of youth hype overhyped DHEA aging claims
Researchers warn that a hormone supplement marketed as a fountain of youth is unlikely to be a universal wonder drug. DHEA remains controversial as doctors seek mechanisms while animal studies show dramatic effects that may not translate to humans. Japanese scientists in Nature report aging clues from cross species genetic material in mice.
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Richard Miller
University of Michigan
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Nature
Five leadership qualities for academic medicine
Abigail Trafford reports on Judith Rodin outlining five attributes courage strength wisdom passion and vision as essential for leaders of academic health centers facing shifting markets. Rodin argues leaders must take risks and inspire change rather than placate critics while preserving research education and care missions amid tighter funding and rising competition.
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University of Pennsylvania
Association of American Medical Colleges
Washington
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Yale University
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