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Ann Hollander
Apr 15, 20242 min read
What is "inflammaging"?
Chronic inflammation is like the body (your "house") catching fire. We have all dealt with acute inflammation. It comes with injury, such...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 8, 20242 min read
Before you suggest assisted living
"On your mark! Get set! Wait!" That is the experience, and in fact the best strategy, when hoping to persuade an older relative to move...
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Ann Hollander
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Choosing a support group
Are you feeling isolated, alone, frustrated, anxious, or just plain sad as you care for your loved one? Meeting with others who are also...
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Ann Hollander
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Serving as a special needs trustee
A "special needs trust" (SNT) is typically created to provide financial support for a disabled individual. Aging parents of a person with...
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Ann Hollander
Mar 18, 20242 min read
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects one out of seven Americans. It is among the top ten causes of death in the United States. At first,...
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Ann Hollander
Mar 11, 20242 min read
Insomnia in older adults
Older adults need about seven hours of sleep at night. But they often have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. They frequently...
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Ann Hollander
Mar 4, 20242 min read
What is "assisted living"?
There are many options for older adults who can no longer live at home independently. Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are tailored to...
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Ann Hollander
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Dealing with disgust
The emotion of disgust is a natural response. It evolved to protect us from potentially dangerous, scary, or infecting situations. But...
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