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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...
Ann Hollander
May 29, 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,...
Ann Hollander
May 22, 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...
Ann Hollander
May 15, 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...
Ann Hollander
May 8, 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...
Ann Hollander
May 1, 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...
Ann Hollander
Apr 24, 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....
Ann Hollander
Apr 17, 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...
Ann Hollander
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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