Page 8 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens- June '23

Page 8, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Honoring Brain Awareness Month

June is Brain Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect Palm Beach Gardens
time to discuss brain health and the importance of Medical Center is dedicated
early detection and treatment of neurological disorders, to providing quality care for
including Alzheimer’s disease. It affects millions of patients with neurological
people worldwide. In honor of Brain Awareness Month, disorders, including
it’s important to shed light on this disease and the ways in Alzheimer’s disease. Teresa
which we can improve the quality of life for those affected. Urquhart, CEO of Palm
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder Beach Gardens Medical
that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. The disease Center, highlights the
is characterized by the formation of amyloid plaques and hospital’s commitment to
tau tangles in the brain, which eventually lead to the death their patients. “At Palm
of brain cells. As the disease progresses, individuals may Beach Gardens Medical
experience difficulties with memory, language, mood Dr. Lloyd Zucker, M.D. Dr. Arif Dalvi, M.D. Center, we are committed Teresa Urquhart
changes, and ultimately lose the ability to perform daily tasks. to providing compassionate
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an disease. “I see firsthand the devastating impact that care and innovative treatments for patients with neurological
estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are Alzheimer’s disease can have on patients and their disorders,” says Urquhart. “Our team of skilled physicians
living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is families,” says Zucker. “Early detection and treatment and healthcare professionals work tirelessly to ensure that
expected to increase to 13.8 million by 2050. With no can help slow the progression of the disease and improve our patients receive the best possible care.”
cure currently available, early detection and management quality of life for patients.” In addition to medical management, lifestyle
of symptoms are crucial to maintaining the quality of life Dr. Arif Dalvi, M.D., medical director of the Memory modifications can also play a crucial role in the
for those affected. Disorder Center at St. Mary’s Medical Center, also part of the management of Alzheimer’s disease. Regular physical
Dr. Lloyd Zucker, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Palm Beach Palm Beach Health Network, says Alzheimer’s disease has a exercise, a healthy diet, and social engagement can all
Gardens Medical Center, one of six hospitals in the Palm significant impact on patients and their families. “Alzheimer’s help improve cognitive function and delay the onset
Beach Health Network, emphasizes the importance of disease can be a challenging diagnosis, not just for the of symptoms. Caregiver support is also essential, as
early detection and proper management of Alzheimer’s patient but for their family members as well. Early diagnosis caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be
of dementia allows preventive measures and symptomatic emotionally and physically taxing.
treatments to be started when they help the most, as well To contact Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, visit:
2023 Women In Leadership from page 7 as help patients and caregivers make appropriate plans for https://www.pbgmc.com/ or call (561) 622-1411.
disease progression. The aim is to improve the quality of life To contact the Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute, visit:
EWPBF also spotlighted the 2023 Lois Kwasman for patients and their families,” says Dalvi. https://www.pbni.com/ or call (561) 882-6214.
Community Impact Grant recipient Holy Ground, an
organization dedicated to assisting young single women
facing homelessness. Guests were also inspired by Experience Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch
keynote speaker Sylvie Legere, co-founder of the Policy
Circle, who has dedicated her career to empowering
women.
The 39th annual awards luncheon was chaired by Vicki Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
Pugh and Honorary Chair Marti LaTour. Generous event
sponsors included Marti LaTour and George Elmore, FPL, State of the Art & Same Day Restorations
the Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation, M&T Bank/
Wilmington Trust, A-1 Moving and Storage, Town of Palm Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Available
Beach United Way, Frances Fisher, The Palm Beach Post
LocaliQ, WPBF, and Hubbard Radio. This season’s event also
celebrates Executive Women of the Palm Beaches’ 40th year Joanne Green, D.D.S.
of empowering women to succeed and lead. It was founded
in 1982 by senior professional and executive women in Palm 10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6
Beach County to support and advance women in business and Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
community leadership.
To learn more, visit www.ewpb.org. (561) 622-2815 • www.joannegreendds.com
Photos by Tracey Benson Photography
Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude
Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training
Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor
Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist

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