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Is Dad taking his meds "as directed?"

Did you know that nearly half of adults taking prescription medications for a chronic condition make errors in taking their meds? The...

Ann Hollander

Apr 5, 20212 min read

Before your loved one pays a medical bill, wait for the insurance's Explanation of Benefits (from Medicare, this is called a "Medicare...

Ann Hollander

Mar 29, 20212 min read

When we think of "resources," as family caregivers we might think of money. Or time. But there is another resource we're using every day...

Ann Hollander

Mar 22, 20212 min read

Dialysis can buy a few more months or years for your loved one with kidney failure. There are several different types to choose from, each w

Ann Hollander

Mar 15, 20212 min read

Don't confuse a lack of symptoms with a lack of risk. A person with high blood pressure usually feels "just fine." And that makes it easy...

Ann Hollander

Mar 8, 20212 min read

Nearly every type of dementia compromises the ability to process language. It's harder for the affected person to grasp words, to...

Ann Hollander

Mar 1, 20212 min read

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a very common condition affecting the retina of the eye. It causes blurry vision and dark spots...

Ann Hollander

Feb 22, 20212 min read

Are you supporting a relative who is also a caregiving spouse? Many long-lived couples see it as both a duty and a privilege to walk that...

Ann Hollander

Feb 15, 20212 min read