February is Heart Month, and we, as a society, focus on ways to care for the pump called “The Heart.” Many caregivers are caring for loved ones diagnosed with many heart conditions. Some conditions can be acute(meaning they occur suddenly), while most are chronic, meaning they manage a heart condition daily. It is hard to […]
Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman, is Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate. I am an Author, Educator, Speaker, Consultant. As a registered nurse by profession, one would think caring for a loved one in the home would be simple. One would think my expertise as a nurse well-equipped me. Yes, my nursing career provided guidance, but 24/7 care in the home uncovered more than staying on top of activities of daily living(ADL).