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Bequests and Life Income Gifts

… … the higher your annuity rate. It’s an easy way to benefit from a tax deduction while knowing your gift is also helping … to an irrevocable trust. You receive an income stream from the trust for a term of years or for life and Hebrew … your current income; types of bequests include cash from your estate, gifts of assets, and beneficiary gifts …
Can Gene Manipulation Reverse Obesity?

… … energy storage and expenditures in human tissues. Findings from this study published today in the New England Journal … leading to obesity.” The researchers analyzed information from the Roadmap Epigenomics project, which maps chemical or … strongest activity in adipocyte progenitor cells derived from fat tissue, rather than the brain. “The field of …
Clinical Research Opportunities for People with Memory Loss

… … and more fulfilling lives. Our experts study everything from the brain to mobility, osteoporosis to palliative care, … health at any age. Explore practical tips and resources from Hebrew SeniorLife’s Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for …
Aging Safely at Home

… … to learn more about in-home safety and what to expect from a home safety evaluation. Q. What triggers a home … recommended for an older adult— chief among them: Discharge from an acute care hospital or rehab facility and change in … functional status due to a chronic condition Referrals come from a variety of sources including physicians, discharge …
The Difference Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Senior Care Organizations

… … a nonprofit versus a for-profit senior care organization? From a basic legal definition, a nonprofit organization, … enhancement programs, and health care services. We know from our Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging … it possible for us to go above and beyond for seniors, from our supportive housing communities to health care, …
New Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Emergency Department Waits for Older Adults

… … of older patients whose length of stay — the total time from arrival to departure from the emergency department — exceeded eight hours increased from 12% in 2017 to 20% in 2024. The rise was even more …
Giving

… … underserved in our community, including those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or elder abuse, and people living on limited incomes. From critical health care programs and geriatric education … Boston Power a Dream Dreams come in all shapes and sizes. From riding a motorcycle to going to a Patriots game or …
Jennifer Brinckerhoff, M.D.

… … received her Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Virginia and her medical degree from the University of Virginia School Of Medicine. She …
Bridging the Generations through a Pandemic

… … may be juggling home-schooling their children while working from home and caring for an aging parent. Many of us are worried about our loved ones who may be isolated from social interaction and could be more at risk of …
Tammy Hshieh, MD, MPH

… … at Harvard Medical School in Boston. After graduating from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, she received her medical degree from Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Hshieh …