Ann HollanderDec 14, 20202 min read"Should we delay that procedure?"Should your loved one go ahead with cataract surgery? What about a hip replacement? Dental work? A cardiac stress test? In light of...
Ann HollanderDec 7, 20202 min readWhat is high blood pressure?High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer." This is because it is dangerous but has few outward symptoms. As the heart...
Ann HollanderNov 30, 20202 min readDementia and communication: ListeningPeople with Alzheimer's or other memory loss conditions often have trouble expressing themselves, sometimes right from the start of the...
Ann HollanderNov 23, 20202 min readVideo chatting for the "tech challenged"Many older adults are embracing technology to stay connected with family and friends during the pandemic. Although some popular...
Ann HollanderNov 16, 20202 min read"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 min readHealth 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...
Ann HollanderNov 2, 20202 min readConstructive criticism: When to speak upCaring for a family member often involves collaborating with other relatives. Sometimes you will agree. Sometimes you won't. Debating...
Ann HollanderOct 26, 20202 min readWould 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...