Hallucinations in later life
"I don't like that bear on my bed!" A visual hallucination such as this can occur in the later stages of dementia or near the end of...
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Ann Hollander
- Apr 13, 2020
- 2 min
Doctors and advance directives
If your loved one and family have had the conversation about end-of-life wishes, kudos to you! In addition to writing down those wishes...
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Ann Hollander
- Apr 6, 2020
- 2 min
Are you pushing against reality?
We all quarrel with reality from time to time and wish things were different than they are. Especially now, when life seems unfair. All...
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Ann Hollander
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
Are generic drugs inferior?
If your relative is taking brand-name prescription drugs, a switch to generic could provide significant savings. Why are brand-name drugs...
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Ann Hollander
- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
Keeping calm. Staying in balance
This is a time of great uncertainty. It's natural to feel a wide range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, confusion, or loneliness. It...
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Ann Hollander
- Mar 16, 2020
- 2 min
Does Dad "saw logs" all night?
If your loved one snores, this may be a sign of "sleep apnea." All snoring jokes aside, sleep apnea is a serious condition that deprives...
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Ann Hollander
- Mar 5, 2020
- 3 min
Caring for a loved one with COVID-19?
What we know so far is that COVID-19 is spread much like the regular flu—through coughs and sneezes that put droplets in the air and on...
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Ann Hollander
- Mar 2, 2020
- 2 min
Dad can't brush his teeth
Is dementia making oral care difficult? Unfortunately, this isn't a task to let go. Poor mouth care leads to cavities and gum disease,...
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