Ann HollanderJun 8, 20202 minRemoving "junk stimulation"If you were asked to name the stresses in your life, you might think first about all the tasks and responsibilities you are juggling. Or ...
Ann HollanderJun 1, 20202 minSigns of osteoporosisDoes the person you care for seem to have shrunk a bit? Pants are too long? Can't reach items on their regular shelf? You can see the top...
Ann HollanderMay 25, 20202 minWhen broccoli is bad for you"Kale smoothie, anyone?" Maybe not…. Good nutrition has always been a mainstay of good health. Indeed, there is growing awareness of the ...
Ann HollanderMay 18, 20202 minAvoiding regretFamily caregivers are often thrust into the role of making decisions for a loved one. Some decisions are relatively small: Purchase a wal...
Ann HollanderMay 11, 20202 minCommon misconceptions about hospiceMany families caring for a seriously ill loved one struggle alone unnecessarily. They miss out on vital support services because they don...
Ann HollanderMay 4, 20202 minHarnessing stressStress has gained a dirty name during the past decades. It's something we talk about needing to getting rid of, as if it were wholly bad....
Ann HollanderApr 27, 20202 minReturn to a good night's sleepIf your older loved one snores loudly, he or she likely has sleep apnea: A collapsing of the airways while sleeping that results in mini-...
Ann HollanderApr 20, 20202 minHallucinations in later life"I don't like that bear on my bed!" A visual hallucination such as this can occur in the later stages of dementia or near the end of life...