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Ann Hollander
Jun 11, 20192 min read
Plan ahead when downsizing
Moving into a smaller living situation is a big decision. More emotionally challenging, however, are the many little decisions your loved...
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Ann Hollander
Jun 3, 20192 min read
Distraction techniques
If the person you care for has a problem with memory loss (dementia), you may find that he or she gets agitated about things that don't...
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Ann Hollander
May 27, 20192 min read
The value of nostalgia
Nostalgia has historically gotten a bad rap, viewed as a precursor to feelings of sadness and longing. Emotional downers. Today we know...
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Ann Hollander
May 20, 20192 min read
What is an occupational therapist?
Eating, dressing, getting in and out of a chair. In the course of daily life, we use many skills to accomplish even "simple" tasks....
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Ann Hollander
May 7, 20192 min read
Aging and the self-fulfilling prophecy
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't—you're right." —Henry Ford It turns out this truism applies to the ways we perceive...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 29, 20192 min read
When language falls apart
One common outcome of a stroke or other brain injury is the sudden loss of ability to process language. This disability is called...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 22, 20192 min read
Keeping your marbles: reducing dementia risk
If you have a relative with Alzheimer's or one of many other dementia conditions, it's natural to wonder about your own risk. While there...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 16, 20192 min read
"Spiritual" advance directive
Every adult needs to complete an advance directive (and that means you, too!). It is the health care planning document that medical...
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