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Interrupt the stress cycle with deep breathing
We're breathing all the time. But when it comes to stress relief, not all breathing is equal. The body's stress cycle Our bodies are...
Ann Hollander
May 2, 20222 min read
Poetry and dementia
If the person you care for has dementia, you may have noticed their withdrawal from conversations, movies, even from reading books or the...
Ann Hollander
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Organ donation
Those who donate organs, eyes, or tissue leave a tremendous legacy, often the gift of life itself: Allowing someone a steady heartbeat....
Ann Hollander
Apr 18, 20222 min read
Should Dad move in?
Combining households has many benefits: Less hassle running back and forth between two residences, less worry about Dad eating well and...
Ann Hollander
Apr 11, 20222 min read
The journey of late life
Families spend three to five years caring for an aging relative. At first it may be light chores or small errands now and then. But over...
Ann Hollander
Apr 4, 20222 min read
"Chemobrain"
People who go through chemotherapy for cancer often complain about "chemobrain." If your loved one is under treatment and is having...
Ann Hollander
Mar 28, 20222 min read
Caregiving apps
Juggling multiple schedules, keeping other relatives informed, ensuring prescriptions are filled … these are but some of the many duties...
Ann Hollander
Mar 21, 20222 min read
Psychological first aid
Anxiety and stress commonly accompany family caregiving. The ongoing pandemic and its stream of variants are only adding to that. Perhaps...
Ann Hollander
Mar 14, 20222 min read
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