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Keeping blood pressure in check

Only 24% of people with high blood pressure have it under control. The remaining 76% are at very high risk for death or disability...

Ann Hollander

Feb 8, 20212 min read

There is no doubt that seniors are suffering emotionally, and physically, from the social isolation of the pandemic. Those with dementia...

Ann Hollander

Feb 1, 20212 min read

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among older adults. It causes pressure in the eyeball to build up to a point that the optic...

Ann Hollander

Jan 25, 20212 min read

It's not uncommon for a holiday visit to reveal that things with mom or dad are newly amiss, particularly in the area of personal...

Ann Hollander

Jan 18, 20212 min read

It's a fact that scam artists prey on older adults. Scammers steal identifying information and use it to obtain cash, make purchases, or...

Ann Hollander

Jan 11, 20212 min read

Caring for a loved one with moderate-to-advanced dementia often leads to bewilderment. And sadness. Perhaps your relative seems...

Ann Hollander

Jan 4, 20212 min read

Don't you just somehow feel better when you laugh? It turns out, that's not just fantasy. Laughter has physical benefits at the cellular...

Ann Hollander

Dec 28, 20202 min read

The desire to leave a legacy calls strongly to many older adults. Perhaps this is of interest to an elder in your family. A legacy does...

Ann Hollander

Dec 21, 20202 min read