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Ann Hollander
May 10, 20212 min read
Should you take over Mom's checkbook?
Money matters are often intensely private. And no one wants to infringe on a family member's independence. Yet it is through (sometimes...
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Ann Hollander
May 3, 20212 min read
Dementia dogs
Dog training organizations are looking toward a new challenge: Training highly skilled "dementia dogs." These dogs are individually...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Time for smart monitoring?
From sensors and cameras to remote alarm systems, today's marketplace offers a plethora of technology to help older adults safely age in...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Coping with vision loss
It's common for those newly diagnosed with a vision-loss condition to feel anxious and depressed. Understandably so! They worry about...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 12, 20212 min read
What is "cremation authorization"?
With National Healthcare Decisions Day coming up on April 16, it's good to review who your loved one has chosen as their healthcare power...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 5, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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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