Ann HollanderFeb 24, 20202 minThe myth of self-relianceAs a society, we value independence. The self-sufficient super-achiever. When it comes to family caregiving, however, this mind-set can...
Ann HollanderFeb 17, 20202 minEarly signs of heart failureToo often, older adults assume that fatigue and trouble breathing are just a natural part of aging or being out of shape. They aren't. In...
Ann HollanderFeb 10, 20202 minCaring for your marriage, alsoWith Valentine's Day on the horizon, it's a good time to consider strategies to prevent your partner from getting overlooked because of...
Ann HollanderFeb 3, 20202 minWhen is your loved one "too isolated"?When caregiving draws us closer to a family member's routines, we're sometimes surprised by what we find. Perhaps you've noticed that Dad...
Ann HollanderJan 27, 20202 minImmediately after a deathUpon a loved one's last breath, you may find yourself a little disoriented. Respect that otherworldliness. Families often just sit in...
Ann HollanderJan 20, 20202 minWhat is a "CCRC?"A CCRC, or continuing care retirement community, answers the desire to "move just once." Rather than relocate several times over the...
Ann HollanderJan 13, 20202 minAdding meaning to your lifeEach new year's dawning seems like a nudge to check one's personal compass. Are you headed in the direction you want to be going? Has...
Ann HollanderJan 6, 20202 minWhat is a speech therapist?For many of us, the words "speech therapy" make us think of a classmate in grade school who had trouble because of stuttering. In fact,...