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Is it hearing loss or dementia?
Does the person you care for tend to forget things, such as appointments? Do they get easily confused? Are they withdrawing from social...
Ann Hollander
Jun 24, 20242 min read
"Tech support" scam
The multilayered "phantom hacker" or "tech support" scam is by far the most lucrative scam to date—$542 million was transferred to...
Ann Hollander
Jun 17, 20242 min read
What is a hospitalist?
If your loved one gets admitted into the hospital, they may be disappointed that their primary care doctor is not the physician taking...
Ann Hollander
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Sadness isn't all bad
Many aspects of aging involve sadness and loss: Loss of independence, a serious diagnosis, death of a partner, spouse, or friend. You as...
Ann Hollander
Jun 3, 20242 min read
When to use "urgent care"?
Where do you go? Your relative has distressing symptoms. The primary care doctor's office is closed, or they don't have an opening...
Ann Hollander
May 27, 20242 min read
Ride hailing for older adults
Transportation problems create unhealthy social isolation for many older adults. Rides from family and friends are the first thought, but...
Ann Hollander
May 20, 20241 min read
What is "vascular dementia"?
About 10% to 20% of cognitive impairments are a result of vascular dementia, also called "stroke dementia." Vascular dementia arises when...
Ann Hollander
May 13, 20242 min read
Talking with Dad about his hearing loss
Hearing loss affects 50% of people over age eighty-five, most commonly men. Poor hearing diminishes quality of life. It may bring on...
Ann Hollander
May 6, 20242 min read
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