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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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Ann Hollander
Apr 9, 20192 min read
When the worrying won't stop
Worry is useful when it calls us to action. But it's a problem when it becomes an ongoing state of mind. It can become a habit, bringing...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 2, 20192 min read
Managing chronic pain
"Chronic pain" is pain that lasts for 12 weeks or more. The cause is usually nervous system misfiring, like a faulty car alarm system....
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Ann Hollander
Mar 10, 20192 min read
Researching treatments online
For those facing a serious—or even incurable—condition, the Internet can seem to be the last refuge of hope. But how can you distinguish...
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