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Inspired by the Pirkei Avot quote to “make your home a meeting place for sages,” our vision is to welcome you into our home for insightful conversations with experts in the field of aging. All events will be in person on our campus at 302 Silver Avenue, San Francisco.
Upcoming events will be recorded and shared after the event. Please register for “Send me recording” if you are interested.
join us for our second annual speaker series:
SOCIAL CONNECTION AS MEDICINE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 @ 6pm
As individuals age, social interactions provide stimulation, combat feelings of isolation, and contribute to a sense of purpose and belonging. Explore how relationships and community engagement affect the health outcomes of elderly individuals. Featuring Dr. Carla Perissinotto, a UCSF geriatrician who has gained international recognition for her research on how loneliness affects the health of older adults. This event is co-sponsored by the Institute on Aging.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 @ 6pm
Can a dinner bring back memories for people experiencing cognitive decline? Can our taste buds revitalize our past? Join us to uncover how food creates joy and novelty for older adults with memory impairment. In this talk, you’ll learn how Jake Broder, a fellow at UCSF’s Global Brain Health Institute, is exploring the connection between food and memory, and how food just might help improve the quality of life for people with dementia. Jake was featured in The New Yorker for his groundbreaking work.
Joining Jake will be UCSF Neuropsychology Professor Virginia Sturm and J. food writer, Alix Wall. This event is co-sponsored by The J. Jewish News of Northern California and the Global Brain Health Institute.
Events generously sponsored by the Julian S. Davis Lectureship Fund.
CREATING THE WORLD WE WANT TO SEE: TIKKUN OLAM AND PALLIATIVE CARE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 @ 4pm
Can Jewish wisdom and tradition be applied to palliative care? Absolutely! By integrating these principles, discover how end-of-life practices can provide compassionate, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive care that honors medical needs and spiritual beliefs. This will be a dynamic conversation between SFCJL’s CEO, Dr. Adrienne Green, and UCSF physician Dr. Steve Pantilat, who was featured in the Academy Award-nominated Netflix documentary “End Game.”