Encephalitis overview for patients and families
Encephalitis is brain swelling caused by infection or autoimmune responses. Early signs include headache fever seizures and confusion. Infectious cases use antiviral drugs. autoimmune cases respond to immunosuppressive therapy, though many patients have lasting memory or sleep issues. No vaccines exist, but research aims to improve diagnosis and treatment choices. Sarosh Irani, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida.
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Sarosh Irani
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville
Florida
Centenarian in Hell's Kitchen Thrives Living Alone at 102
Hilda Jaffe, 102, lives independently in Manhattan near Times Square, managing her home, finances, and social ties with a strong network. Her longevity reflects resilience, optimism, and activity, traits linked to so-called superagers studied by researchers.
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Hilda Jaffe
Verona
New Jersey
Hell’s Kitchen
Manhattan
Jaffe
Times Square
Metropolitan Opera
WhatsApp
Zoom
Richard Jaffe
San Jose
California
Barbara Vendinger
Sofiya Milman
Institute For Aging Research
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
KFF
TNS
Times
Work It Fitness: Single Leg Reverse Crunch Guide
Chrissy Kadlock outlines a chair based single leg reverse crunch with right palm on thigh and a three to five second hold. The eight week series by fitness expert Cyndi Pineiro at University Hospitals Avon Health Center promotes small weekly workouts and daily movement for all ages.
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University Hospitals Avon Health Center
Cyndi Pineiro
Pineiro
Resources expand for sole agers in aging course
Dorot’s Aging Alone Together program helps solo seniors plan for health and financial needs. Participants like Jeff Kromrey, Gayle Williams-Brett, and Michael Davis pursue living wills, online access, and organized records to manage potential health crises and aging alone.
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Jeff Kromrey
Gayle Williams-Brett
Michael Davis
Dorot
New York City
Arlene Gerhardt
Boston
AARP
Gerhardt
Claire Nisen
Nisen
Williams-Brett
Brooklyn
Kromrey
Tampa
Florida
South Carolina
West Palm Beach
North Carolina
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