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What is "assisted living"?
There are many options for older adults who can no longer live at home independently. Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are tailored to...
Ann Hollander
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Dealing with disgust
The emotion of disgust is a natural response. It evolved to protect us from potentially dangerous, scary, or infecting situations. But...
Ann Hollander
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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...
Ann Hollander
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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....
Ann Hollander
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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...
Ann Hollander
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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...
Ann Hollander
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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...
Ann Hollander
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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...
Ann Hollander
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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