How Parkinson's affects communication
If the person you care for has Parkinson's, you may be surprised to discover the many ways the disease hampers communication. Voice...
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Ann Hollander
- Aug 12, 2019
- 2 min
Genetic testing for Alzheimer's
These days, most everyone is wondering if they are likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. If someone in your immediate family has been...
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Ann Hollander
- Aug 5, 2019
- 2 min
Start a safe walking routine
Walking for exercise is recommended for every phase of life! Walking is the easiest physical activity to engage in, and it brings...
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Ann Hollander
- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
Bad news
If a person you care for receives a serious diagnosis, it can feel like a gut punch—for everyone in the family. There is no way to...
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Ann Hollander
- Jul 22, 2019
- 2 min
Personal emergency response systems
A personal emergency response system (PERS) can provide peace of mind if the person you care for lives alone. There are many factors to...
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Ann Hollander
- Jul 15, 2019
- 2 min
"Lie to my mom?"
Mom taught you to always tell the truth. But in the context of caring for someone with memory loss (dementia), honesty may not always be...
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Ann Hollander
- Jul 8, 2019
- 2 min
What to do with their stuff?
Perhaps your loved one is downsizing. Or maybe planning a move to assisted living or a nursing home. He or she may even have passed away…...
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Ann Hollander
- Jul 1, 2019
- 2 min
Communicating with aphasia
If your loved one suddenly developed difficulty with speaking, he or she probably has aphasia, typically from a stroke or traumatic brain...
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