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Taking the right medicines at the right time is extremely important to health management. But 75%–96% of older adults admit that they...
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Ann Hollander
- Nov 28
- 2 min
Gifts for those with memory loss
Deciding what holiday gifts to give a person with memory loss can be challenging. Following are some tips to share with family members....
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Ann Hollander
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Honoring family caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month. We want to express our gratitude to you, who are part of the 40 million people (one in six...
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Ann Hollander
- Nov 14
- 2 min
Suppose they don't get better ...
Are frequent visits to the ER a significant part of the past six to twelve months? Does your loved one seem more fatigued? Less...
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Ann Hollander
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Palliative care for seriously ill veterans
Is your family member seriously ill or in frail condition? A veteran? If so, the VA has a special service that offers palliative care to...
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Ann Hollander
- Oct 31
- 2 min
Putting anticipation to work for you
Do you ever wish you could wave a magic wand for more joy? Patience? Optimism? Motivation? Maybe less irritability and stress? It's...
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Ann Hollander
- Oct 24
- 2 min
What is Lewy body dementia?
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are many other conditions that also bring on memory problems. It...
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Ann Hollander
- Oct 17
- 2 min
October is National Crime Prevention Month
It's unpleasant to imagine that your loved one might become the victim of crime, but it's worth considering. There are valuable...
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Ann Hollander
- Oct 10
- 2 min
Who is who in skilled nursing facilities?
If your loved one is discharged from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF), their care will be in the hands of a team of...
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Ann Hollander
- Sep 26
- 4 min
Are you prepared for a disaster?
No one likes to dwell on the possibility of disaster. But we all need to prepare for one, just in case. Help your relatives gear up for...
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Ann Hollander
- Sep 19
- 2 min
Could medicines be the culprit?
If your loved one has balance problems, the culprit may be in the medicine. Many common medicines have side effects that can impair...
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Ann Hollander
- Sep 12
- 2 min
Caring with a stepparent
Has your parent remarried? If so, you may be sharing the caregiving with a person you don't know very well. Biological families often...
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Ann Hollander
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Noncancer screening tests
Medicare pays for many screening exams, and even counseling sessions, to help nip common illnesses in the bud. Screening tests are...
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Ann Hollander
- Aug 29
- 2 min
Listening: The other half of the conversation
Good communication requires both speaking and listening. Oddly enough, if you make a specific effort to listen, it can open doors. Once...
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Ann Hollander
- Aug 22
- 2 min
When grandpa has dementia: Teens and tweens
For a teen, a relative's dementia can turn a close relationship into one that's now awkward, confusing, and embarrassing. And creates...
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Ann Hollander
- Aug 15
- 2 min
The doctor interview
After you have scoured the Internet to help your relative find a potential new doctor—someone on their plan and with no obvious red...
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Ann Hollander
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Caught in a cycle of negativity?
For most family caregivers, frustration and guilt are common, as is anxiety and resentment. These feelings are normal and reasonable...
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Ann Hollander
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Senior centers: Worth a fresh look
Even pre-COVID, many 90-year-olds adamantly refused to go to a senior center, saying they didn't want to be around "all those old...
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Ann Hollander
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Combatting dehydration
With summer's warm weather, be on the lookout for dehydration in your loved one. The signs include confusion, fatigue, weakness, and...
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Ann Hollander
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Dementia and finances
If the person you care for has dementia—memory or thinking problems from a condition such as Alzheimer's, a stroke, or Parkinson's—unpaid...
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