
Addressing Care Regardless of Location
Last evening, I attended a discussion with individuals who were social workers, case managers, and registered nurses. They examined the many challenges older adults face
Last evening, I attended a discussion with individuals who were social workers, case managers, and registered nurses. They examined the many challenges older adults face
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
We finished a prolonged cold spell in Houston. Were you prepared? Your elderly loved ones need special attention during cold weather. We have a misconception that just
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! As a national caregiver, Dr. King put humanity over self and sought injustice and peace amid violence and
January brings awareness to an eye-related condition like glaucoma. Hundreds of national and international health observances are presented monthly to raise awareness of health-related conditions
The New Year is here, and there is no better time than the present to revisit and learn about your loved ones’ health and health
Happy Holidays! What a year it has been. Over the years, I pray you were encouraged, inspired, renewed, and refreshed as you cared for your loved
The winter months are upon us, and many elderly loved ones have chronic conditions that can exacerbate during cold weather. Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is one of those
The end of the year is fast approaching, and as the caregiver to your loved ones, now is the time to gather their essential documents
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).