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Dementia: Packing for a trip

A trip. Sounds like fun! And, it's more challenging when you travel with a companion who has dementia. But with forethought and planning,...

Ann Hollander

Jul 24, 20232 min read

Suppose you bring your frail loved one or a relative with dementia to the ER because of trouble breathing. The doctors determine it is...

Ann Hollander

Jul 17, 20232 min read

About 20% of seniors living in communal settings experience bullying in one form or another. Cliques and power hierarchies seem to be a...

Ann Hollander

Jul 10, 20232 min read

Hollywood would have us believe that profound deathbed conversations occur just before the last breath is drawn. Not so! The last few...

Ann Hollander

Jul 3, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Jun 26, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Jun 19, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Jun 12, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Jun 5, 20232 min read