Maybe it's not Alzheimer's
"Dementia" is not a diagnosis in and of itself. It describes a collection of symptoms that involve memory and thinking that are enough to...
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Ann Hollander
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Tech support for your relative(s)
Technology has done wonders to help us stay connected with family members. But beginning users have to learn new terms and skills....
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Ann Hollander
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Burn and fire safety
Persons over age 65 are 2.6 times more likely than the general population to die in a home fire. That's alarming! Older adults most often...
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Ann Hollander
- Jan 29
- 2 min
Early-onset dementia: Money issues
Finances are bound to be a concern if your spouse has received a diagnosis of dementia before age 65. As in many households, your...
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Ann Hollander
- Jan 22
- 2 min
Making the most of regret
Regret tends to be one of those emotions we'd prefer not to feel. Which is unfortunate, according to researcher Brené Brown. Her point is...
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Ann Hollander
- Jan 15
- 2 min
Acting as a "human guide"
If the person you care for has a low-vision diagnosis, you are likely concerned about their ability to orient themselves and learn to...
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Ann Hollander
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Skin care and aging
The skin is the body's largest organ and its essential "armor." To maintain good health, skin needs extra attention as we age. The skin...
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Ann Hollander
- Jan 1
- 2 min
Positive connections with staff
Your loved one's daily experience in a hospital, rehab, or assisted living community—even at home with paid home help—greatly depends on...
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