Ann Hollander4 days ago2 minRepairing identity theftIt's a fact that scam artists prey on older adults. Scammers steal identifying information and use it to obtain cash, make purchases, or ...
Ann HollanderJan 42 minMontessori for people with dementiaCaring for a loved one with moderate-to-advanced dementia often leads to bewilderment. And sadness. Perhaps your relative seems withdrawn...
Ann HollanderDec 28, 20202 minAdd a dose of laughter to your lifeDon't you just somehow feel better when you laugh? It turns out, that's not just fantasy. Laughter has physical benefits at the cellular ...
Ann HollanderDec 21, 20202 minLeaving a legacy with StoryCorpsThe desire to leave a legacy calls strongly to many older adults. Perhaps this is of interest to an elder in your family. A legacy does n...
Ann HollanderDec 14, 20202 min"Should we delay that procedure?"Should your loved one go ahead with cataract surgery? What about a hip replacement? Dental work? A cardiac stress test? In light of COVID...
Ann HollanderDec 7, 20202 minWhat is high blood pressure?High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer." This is because it is dangerous but has few outward symptoms. As the heart p...
Ann HollanderNov 30, 20202 minDementia and communication: ListeningPeople with Alzheimer's or other memory loss conditions often have trouble expressing themselves, sometimes right from the start of the d...
Ann HollanderNov 23, 20202 minVideo chatting for the "tech challenged"Many older adults are embracing technology to stay connected with family and friends during the pandemic. Although some popular technolog...