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Is Dad taking his meds "as directed?"

Did you know that nearly half of adults taking prescription medications for a chronic condition make errors in taking their meds? The...

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Ann Hollander

Mar 29
2 min

How to read an Explanation of Benefits

Before your loved one pays a medical bill, wait for the insurance's Explanation of Benefits (from Medicare, this is called a "Medicare...

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Ann Hollander

Mar 22
2 min

Maximizing your resources

When we think of "resources," as family caregivers we might think of money. Or time. But there is another resource we're using every day...

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Ann Hollander

Mar 15
2 min

When kidneys fail: Dialysis?

Dialysis can buy a few more months or years for your loved one with kidney failure. There are several different types to choose from, each w

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Ann Hollander

Mar 8
2 min

When high blood pressure goes untreated

Don't confuse a lack of symptoms with a lack of risk. A person with high blood pressure usually feels "just fine." And that makes it easy...

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Ann Hollander

Mar 1
2 min

Dementia communication: Speaking

Nearly every type of dementia compromises the ability to process language. It's harder for the affected person to grasp words, to...

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Ann Hollander

Feb 22
2 min

Age-related macular degeneration

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Ann Hollander

Feb 15
2 min

"For better or for worse …"

Are you supporting a relative who is also a caregiving spouse? Many long-lived couples see it as both a duty and a privilege to walk that...

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Ann Hollander

Feb 8
2 min

Keeping blood pressure in check

Only 24% of people with high blood pressure have it under control. The remaining 76% are at very high risk for death or disability...

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Ann Hollander

Feb 1
2 min

A robo-pet for companionship?

There is no doubt that seniors are suffering emotionally, and physically, from the social isolation of the pandemic. Those with dementia...

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Ann Hollander

Jan 25
2 min

Slowing the progression of glaucoma

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among older adults. It causes pressure in the eyeball to build up to a point that the optic...

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Ann Hollander

Jan 18
2 min

Problems with hygiene

It's not uncommon for a holiday visit to reveal that things with mom or dad are newly amiss, particularly in the area of personal...

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Ann Hollander

Jan 11
2 min

Repairing identity theft

It's a fact that scam artists prey on older adults. Scammers steal identifying information and use it to obtain cash, make purchases, or...

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Ann Hollander

Jan 4
2 min

Montessori for people with dementia

Caring for a loved one with moderate-to-advanced dementia often leads to bewilderment. And sadness. Perhaps your relative seems...

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Ann Hollander

Dec 28, 2020
2 min

Add a dose of laughter to your life

Don't you just somehow feel better when you laugh? It turns out, that's not just fantasy. Laughter has physical benefits at the cellular...

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Ann Hollander

Dec 21, 2020
2 min

Leaving a legacy with StoryCorps

The 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...

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Ann Hollander

Dec 14, 2020
2 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...

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Ann Hollander

Dec 7, 2020
2 min

What 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...

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Ann Hollander

Nov 30, 2020
2 min

Dementia and communication: Listening

People with Alzheimer's or other memory loss conditions often have trouble expressing themselves, sometimes right from the start of the...

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Video chatting for the "tech challenged"

Ann Hollander

Nov 23, 2020
2 min

Video chatting for the "tech challenged"

Many older adults are embracing technology to stay connected with family and friends during the pandemic. Although some popular...

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Blog

Is Dad taking his meds "as directed?"

How to read an Explanation of Benefits

Maximizing your resources

When kidneys fail: Dialysis?

When high blood pressure goes untreated

Dementia communication: Speaking

Age-related macular degeneration

"For better or for worse …"

Keeping blood pressure in check

A robo-pet for companionship?

Slowing the progression of glaucoma

Problems with hygiene

Repairing identity theft

Montessori for people with dementia

Add a dose of laughter to your life

Leaving a legacy with StoryCorps

"Should we delay that procedure?"

What is high blood pressure?

Dementia and communication: Listening

Video chatting for the "tech challenged"

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