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  1. Post-Op Delirium Results in Poor Outcomes for Older Patients

    … … Marcus Institute for Aging Research BOSTON — Researchers from the Aging Brain Center at the Institute for Aging … surgical complications. First author, Dr. Lauren Gleason from the Division of Aging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital … R. Marcantonio, M.D., S.M. This work was funded by grants from the National Institute on Aging (P01AG031720, …

  2. Hebrew SeniorLife’s Tammy Retalic Receives Organization of Nurse Leaders Award

    … … publications.  Retalic received her undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and an M.S. in nursing from Boston College. She is currently enrolled in a doctoral … of Nurse Leaders is comprised of more than 1,100 nurses from across five New England states. Organization of Nurse …

  3. Nervous About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?

    … … soon as it’s your turn. Why I got vaccinated My family is from a country where people saw firsthand how people sickened and died from vaccine-preventable diseases. I got the smallpox … pandemic. Here are some of the concerns that I’ve heard from people who are hesitating to get vaccinated, and how I …

  4. Saluting Hebrew SeniorLife’s nurses

    … … Over the last year, the inaugural group of nine nurses from throughout HSL have worked to further their knowledge, … proud to celebrate the 24 ‘Salute to Nurses’ nominees from HSL who were featured in the Boston Globe this month. … Sign Up Leave this field blank Learn More Join Our Team From direct patient care, nursing, and life enhancement to …

  5. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

    … … name may be signs. Here is a comparison chart developed from the Alzheimer’s Association that can help you: Signs of … health at any age. Explore practical tips and resources from Hebrew SeniorLife’s Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health. Coping with Memory Loss From our Wolk Center for Memory Health to our Adult Day …

  6. Art in the Environment Promotes Healing and Connection for Frail Seniors

    … … the art room strongly inspired me to pursue a painting from a known artist: Rachel Wilcox. The historic Boston … our new household, including the placement of beautiful art from our collection. In this way, HSL is bringing the art to … The project is being supported by generous leadership gifts from Deanna and Sidney Wolk, the Theodore W. & Evelyn G. …

  7. A Multifaceted Statewide COVID-19 Infection Control Program in Massachusetts Nursing Homes Reduced Infection Rates in the Most Vulnerable Residents

    … … especially those who were Black or were suffering from dementia, tended to have higher infection rates for … home residents, especially those who were Black or suffered from dementia – two populations at highest risk of serious … staff, and COVID-19 testing. Researchers obtained data from four state audits using infection control checklists, …

  8. AI Can Identify Heart Attack Risk by Providing Quick Analysis of Routine Osteoporosis Screening Results

    … … Learning for Abdominal Aortic Calcification Assessment from Bone Density Machine-Derived Lateral Spine Images,” … The scoring of abdominal aortic calcification scores from bone density machine images is laborious and requires … requirements: Dr. Kiel’s time was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal …

  9. What is a Reverse Bucket List?

    … … time to think about all the different sources of meaning from your life such as work, creative pursuits, or leisure … living. The community is bustling with activities, from life-long learning to entertainment. Receive Blog …

  10. Hebrew SeniorLife Appoints Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor of Medicine Dr. Ernest I. Mandel As Its Chief Medical Officer

    … … received his Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in Chemistry from Harvard University, his medical degree with honors from Yale University, and his Master of Science in epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his …