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Dr. Reza Khatib is an internationally renowned neurosurgeon, bridge director and resident of Palm City. His clinical accomplishments have been responsible for major breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment for neurological oncology, intracranial aneurysms and skull-based tumor surgery, to name a few.

In the spring of 2017, Dr. Khatib received a Sage Award, an honor given by the Council on Aging of Martin County to recognize seniors who continue to use their wisdom and talents to better the world around them. Through this introduction, Dr. Khatib learned about the Council on Aging’s Joseph C. & Ann S. Day Medical Center where medical director Dr. R. Emmet Kenney and his team provide focused, thorough primary medical care tailored to the needs of older adults.

Despite a decades-long career at the forefront of neurology, Dr. Khatib is also personally familiar with the trauma of having a loved one misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Caring for an elder loved one is one of the most challenging roles a person can undertake, particularly if that person also suffers from physical or cognitive impairments. Though some days these caregivers may feel alone and adrift when trying to keep up with the ever-changing needs of their loved ones, a network of support is available at the Kane Center.

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