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Dealing with anxiety

It's only natural for family caregivers to worry. Understandably, we spend a lot of time thinking about "what's next." But if you are in...

Ann Hollander

Sep 20, 20212 min read

Medicare is health insurance provided by the federal government. It covers adults 65 and older, as well as persons with disabilities. In...

Ann Hollander

Sep 13, 20212 min read

When your family member is in pain, you are suffering, too. The "mirror neurons" in our brains are programmed to recognize pain in...

Ann Hollander

Sep 6, 20213 min read

A financial advisor manages investments. A daily money manager (DMM) is someone who comes to the home once or twice a month to handle the...

Ann Hollander

Aug 30, 20212 min read

Dialysis is life sustaining yet also quite taxing for the patient. About 25% of people who choose dialysis later decide to stop....

Ann Hollander

Aug 23, 20212 min read

According to psychologist Rick Hanson, PhD, we all have an inner critic and an inner protector. Together they help us maintain a balanced...

Ann Hollander

Aug 16, 20212 min read

Can listening to calming music actually ease pain? Can singing silly songs make you happier? Researchers say this isn't just a...

Ann Hollander

Aug 9, 20212 min read

Receiving criticism is never a pleasant experience, especially from family members. Whether it is a sibling griping about how you care...

Ann Hollander

Aug 2, 20212 min read