November is National Family Caregiver Month
I am saluting caregivers, here, there, and everywhere. I am grateful for the selfless angels on earth who give of themselves day and night, night and day. They experience exhaustion, physical pain, financial compromise, health challenges, mental strain and drain, poor eating habits, feelings of frustration, guilt, lack of steady support, and depression due to […]
Salute to Men in the Caregiver Space
I always believe in giving credit where credit is due, however, the men in the caregiving space are often forgotten. But we will forget no more, RIGHT? Around the globe, men take on the role of caregivers every single day. It is a stereotype to believe the only valuable and capable caregiver is of the female […]
Know about your Care Recipient’s Health Challenges
Have you heard the saying you don’t know what you don’t know? Have you wondered why this statement is important? Well, I will divulge why it demands serious consideration. The analogy of rolling dice. We call what we want, but we get what we get. We do it again and again, hoping for a different outcome. Sometimes […]
When is Family Caregiving Necessary?
Greetings all! I had to step away and breathe following a story aired in my area on nursing home abuse. I cannot stress the importance of caring for our own. We cannot be so busy with life we don’t see the necessity of helping those, especially our parents, who cared for us in their wonder years; […]
Making Seniors Smile
The genesis of the Socks 4 Senior initiative came about after the loss of my mommy in 2017. Sometimes it feels like yesterday that she passed away. As I looked for ways to channel my grief, one day while driving in my car, I remembered the many smiles mommy shared when her feet were warm. I said […]
The Art of a Caregiver
Painter: Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman 2022August I have returned from vacation. Wow! What a vacation it was. If I were being honest, it was hard to come back. Getting my feet back under me has been…let me just say…slow going. I have enjoyed being away and taking care of myself… Doing me! Loving on me! Enjoying my […]
Loved Ones in Nursing Homes-You MUSSSST Pay Attention with your Eyes and Nose
Checking in on family and friends is one of the highlights of vacationing in your hometown. I am still blogging on vacation, but it is ending. Somewhat bittersweet. Why? Many things have changed. For sure, nothing has stayed the same. I have a dear friend that has been in a nursing home for several years. […]
Scalp Massages & Hair Washing of Care Recipients
I’m still blogging while on vacation in Toledo, Ohio. Even on vacation, there are opportunities to impact the elderly. I have been very intentional on this vacation. I know caring for aging parents invites many new challenges. Learning how to manage the care of an elderly loved one can offer unique experiences every day. Some […]
Watching Seniors at the Park While on Vacation
Parks are a nice place for seniors to hang out and explore their beauty. Not only does nature call, but it’s also a great place to experience nature while exercising. While people watching(seniors/elders) at the park yesterday morning, I paid special attention to the number of older adults enjoying the park. It made me smile. […]
A Caregiver Blogging While on Vacation
Greeting from Toledo, Ohio! I was born and raised here. I attended public schools; Lincoln Elementary, Robinson Junior High, and Scott High School…Go Bulldogs! There is always something about returning to where you grew up. I am not totally sure what it is. I suspect it is the memories, especially if they were positive. Family, […]