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Ann Hollander
Jun 8, 20202 min read
Removing "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...
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Ann Hollander
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Signs of osteoporosis
Does 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...
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Ann Hollander
May 25, 20202 min read
When 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...
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Ann Hollander
May 18, 20202 min read
Avoiding regret
Family caregivers are often thrust into the role of making decisions for a loved one. Some decisions are relatively small: Purchase a...
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Ann Hollander
May 11, 20202 min read
Common misconceptions about hospice
Many families caring for a seriously ill loved one struggle alone unnecessarily. They miss out on vital support services because they...
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Ann Hollander
May 4, 20202 min read
Harnessing stress
Stress 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....
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Ann Hollander
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Return to a good night's sleep
If your older loved one snores loudly, he or she likely has sleep apnea: A collapsing of the airways while sleeping that results in...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 20, 20202 min read
Hallucinations 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...
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