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Ann Hollander
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Holiday dementia visits
Perhaps you are looking forward to visiting relatives this holiday season. If your loved one has dementia, however, consider their...
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Ann Hollander
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Giving thanks: It's good for your health
Many of us regard the Thanksgiving holiday as an annual opportunity for counting our blessings. Â There's good reason for practicing the...
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Ann Hollander
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Understanding frailty
"Frailty" used to be a rather vague description, like "old age." Currently, however, it is recognized as a cluster of conditions that...
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Ann Hollander
Oct 28, 20242 min read
What is "observation status"?
Imagine that your relative goes to the hospital for an outpatient procedure. That's no big deal. But their blood pressure skyrockets...
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Ann Hollander
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Simplifying the holidays
For family caregivers, the prospect of the holiday season is often more daunting than delightful. How do you decide what to keep and what...
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Ann Hollander
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Handy gadgets for arthritis
Living with stiff or arthritic hands can significantly diminish joy, confidence, and freedom. Among those over age eighty-five, about...
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Ann Hollander
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Coping with new situations
If you are caring for a relative with serious health problems, you are probably in unfamiliar territory. For most of us, the shaky...
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Ann Hollander
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Reducing and resolving chronic inflammation
Inflammation is the way the immune system attacks bacteria, viruses, and any perceived foreign agent in the body. It's crucial when we...
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