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Ann Hollander
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Meaningful end of life conversations
Hollywood would have us believe that profound deathbed conversations occur just before the last breath is drawn. Not so! The last few...
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Ann Hollander
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Preparing for a heat wave
Make sure your loved one is ready to “take the heat” this summer. Older bodies are less able to cope with excessive heat, so it’s...
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Ann Hollander
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Dementia: Is travel realistic?
If you are considering a trip with your loved one this summer, do yourself a favor and reflect on the realities of travel when a person...
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Ann Hollander
Jun 12, 20232 min read
What is "elder abuse"?
Exploitation of older adults is an issue none of us likes to think about. But it's a growing problem. One in 10 Americans age 60 or older...
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Ann Hollander
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Tips for vacationing without Mom
We all need time away from constant responsibility. Sometimes the best way to care for your loved one is to take an extended break and...
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Ann Hollander
May 29, 20232 min read
Cancer screenings covered by Medicare
If found early enough, many cancers can be kept in check. Some even eradicated. To encourage early detection, Medicare pays 100% (in most...
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Ann Hollander
May 22, 20232 min read
Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears
Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. But it can also be more of a clicking sound, a humming sound, or buzzing, hissing,...
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Ann Hollander
May 15, 20232 min read
Moving to memory care
Once you decide memory care is the wisest path, the next step is choosing a facility and creating a smooth moving day. Many memory care...
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Ann Hollander
May 8, 20232 min read
Lessons from the seriously ill
A long-time hospice nurse—someone deeply committed to caring for the seriously ill—created this list of the top five deathbed regrets she...
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Ann Hollander
May 1, 20232 min read
The care plan and meeting
If your loved one is admitted to a skilled nursing facility, Medicare requires the staff develop an initial, personalized care plan...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Do you strive for perfection?
It's important to do the best you can when caring for a loved one. But aiming for perfection can bring on problems. For yourself, in...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Pillbox 2.0
For many people, a pillbox is just the ticket. But as we age, we may take more medicines. Filling the box requires more concentration....
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Ann Hollander
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Gather important documents
If you are the person most likely to step in if your loved one is unable to get to the bills—a hospitalization, dementia—you need to get...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Calling a family meeting
Family meetings won't cure old hurts or solve every current problem. But if they nurture teamwork, they can provide a solid foundation...
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Ann Hollander
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Early-onset Alzheimer's
If your spouse is younger than 65 and has received an Alzheimer's diagnosis, you may feel in a world all your own. You probably don't...
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Ann Hollander
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Denture care
Dentures need the same level of care and attention as natural teeth do. Bacteria and fungi that grow on teeth can also infect a dental...
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Ann Hollander
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Choosing a meal service
Perhaps your loved one has just gotten out of the hospital and needs some meals for a few weeks while recuperating. Or maybe Mom has...
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Ann Hollander
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Is it time for memory care?
If you care for a loved one with moderate to advanced dementia, it's likely the idea of placement in memory care has come up. Maybe a...
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Ann Hollander
Feb 27, 20232 min read
If you are not the primary caregiver
If someone else in your family has primary responsibility for the care of your loved one, that doesn't mean you don't have anything to...
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Ann Hollander
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Addressing fatigue in heart failure
People with heart failure (HF) often tire easily, especially if they exert themselves. In HF, the heart is swollen with fluids and cannot...
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