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Caring for a loved one with COVID-19?
What we know so far is that COVID-19 is spread much like the regular flu—through coughs and sneezes that put droplets in the air and on...
Ann Hollander
Mar 5, 20203 min read
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Dad can't brush his teeth
Is dementia making oral care difficult? Unfortunately, this isn't a task to let go. Poor mouth care leads to cavities and gum disease,...
Ann Hollander
Mar 2, 20202 min read
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The myth of self-reliance
As a society, we value independence. The self-sufficient super-achiever. When it comes to family caregiving, however, this mind-set can...
Ann Hollander
Feb 24, 20202 min read
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Early signs of heart failure
Too 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 Hollander
Feb 17, 20202 min read
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Caring for your marriage, also
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it's a good time to consider strategies to prevent your partner from getting overlooked because of...
Ann Hollander
Feb 10, 20202 min read
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When 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 Hollander
Feb 3, 20202 min read
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Immediately after a death
Upon a loved one's last breath, you may find yourself a little disoriented. Respect that otherworldliness. Families often just sit in...
Ann Hollander
Jan 27, 20202 min read
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What 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 Hollander
Jan 20, 20202 min read
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