Ann HollanderNov 23, 20202 minVideo chatting for the "tech challenged"Many older adults are embracing technology to stay connected with family and friends during the pandemic. Although some popular technolog...
Ann HollanderNov 16, 20202 min"Should we bring Dad home?"In the context of COVID, many families are wondering if an older relative would be better off moving out of their assisted living, memory...
Ann HollanderNov 9, 20202 minHealth risks of Korean War vetsClose to 2 million American soldiers fought in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. More than half of those who served in what is often call...
Ann HollanderNov 2, 20202 minConstructive criticism: When to speak upCaring for a family member often involves collaborating with other relatives. Sometimes you will agree. Sometimes you won't. Debating eve...
Ann HollanderOct 26, 20202 minWould having a dog help? A fish?Increasingly, research shows that older adults can benefit in myriad ways from the companionship of an animal. Physical health benefits P...
Ann HollanderOct 19, 20202 minWhen you can't hold a funeralBetween travel concerns and restrictions on group gatherings, holding a traditional funeral can be challenging. Many families are turning...
Ann HollanderOct 12, 20202 minSupporting a person with arthritisArthritis is a difficult condition to understand as an onlooker. The pain is invisible and unpredictable. Some days are good. Other days ...
Ann HollanderOct 5, 20202 minWhat is palliative care?Life with a serious illness is not all dreary and glum. The condition and its symptoms can certainly take over. But daily life continues....