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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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