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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...

Ann Hollander

Apr 3, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Mar 27, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Mar 20, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Mar 13, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Mar 6, 20232 min read

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...

Ann Hollander

Feb 27, 20232 min read

People with heart failure (HF) often tire easily, especially if they exert themselves. In HF, the heart is swollen with fluids and cannot...

Ann Hollander

Feb 20, 20232 min read

If the person you care for has a low vision diagnosis, three types of modifications to the home can make life easier: Lighting, glare...

Ann Hollander

Feb 13, 20232 min read