Monthly Archives: August 2026

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STAYING STRONG: PREVENTING FALLS: Supporting every step to preserve independence

Posted on by Lisa Pollack
27
Aug

By Steven Mandel MD Daniel 71-year-old man with diabetes, hypertension and osteoporosis, still maintains an independent and active lifestyle in New York City. One afternoon, while crossing a busy street in Manhattan, he catches his foot on a cracked section of sidewalk. He falls and has scrapes with bruising on his cheek, arm and leg. […]

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MORE THAN A GAME; GAMBLING, FRIENDSHIP AND JEWISH VALUES  

Posted on by Lisa Pollack
27
Aug

By Steven Mandel MD When Michael arrived at the Men’s Club in a walking boot after knee replacement surgery meeting everyone noticed. Members carried his coffee and asked him how his recovery was progressing. His recovery was visible, and so was everyone’s compassion. Then over several months, small changes began to appear. He stopped volunteering […]

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