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"I don't need help”
It's a common refrain and the bane of many family members: Your loved one is having trouble, yet he or she refuses outside help. This can...
Ann Hollander
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Age-friendly car features
Older drivers are generally more cautious, but also more vulnerable to injury during a crash. Good news: Keeping your relative safe on...
Ann Hollander
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Touch as a lifeline for elders
We come into the world with an immediate need for touch—to feel safe and comforted. Touch is often described as our "first language," and...
Ann Hollander
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Holiday dementia visits
Perhaps you are looking forward to visiting relatives this holiday season. If your loved one has dementia, however, consider their...
Ann Hollander
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Giving thanks: It's good for your health
Many of us regard the Thanksgiving holiday as an annual opportunity for counting our blessings. There's good reason for practicing the...
Ann Hollander
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Understanding frailty
"Frailty" used to be a rather vague description, like "old age." Currently, however, it is recognized as a cluster of conditions that...
Ann Hollander
Nov 4, 20242 min read
What is "observation status"?
Imagine that your relative goes to the hospital for an outpatient procedure. That's no big deal. But their blood pressure skyrockets...
Ann Hollander
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Simplifying the holidays
For family caregivers, the prospect of the holiday season is often more daunting than delightful. How do you decide what to keep and what...
Ann Hollander
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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