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 […]
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. […]
by Steven Mandel MD, Clinical Professor of Neurology, Hofstra/NorthwellVP of Outreach & Engagement, NY Metro FJMC Imposter syndrome is more common than you think — and the Jewish community may be especially vulnerable to it. Rabbi Dave had prepared for weeks. But standing before his father’s congregation — the same pulpit where his father had […]
By Steven Mandel MDVP of Community Outreach, NY Metro Region FJMC. Not all disabilities look the same. In many cases it is not apparent. This can include individuals with both physical and mental diseases. A person with an “Not apparent” or “invisible disability” may not want to reveal their symptoms, due to the lack of […]
When “The Leah and Dr. Gary Smith Family Counseling Center Waiting Room” at Jewish Family Service was officially named on Wednesday, July 3, the entire family was there to enjoy the ceremony honoring their recent ‘Build a Living Legacy’ endowment. Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati There are at least three subjects that stir an appreciable […]
