
National Senior Center Month!
National Senior Center Month is celebrated in September in the United States. Today, nearly 11,000 senior centers serve one million older adults. Older adults who
National Senior Center Month is celebrated in September in the United States. Today, nearly 11,000 senior centers serve one million older adults. Older adults who
Renal insufficiency is a real problem in the elderly. When kidney function diminishes over time, specifically during the aging process, a host of issues and
How many family caregivers are facing debt after a loved one dies? This can be an overwhelming burden stacked on top of grieving the loss.
I had a great 3-week vacation, but I could not seem to turn my proactive caregiver advocacy eyes and ears off, while on vacation. Watching
One will likely find himself or herself in the role of caregiver of someone aging, persistently ill, or managing one with a disability. Although it
During our lifetime, we collect a lot of stuff and things. Some are needs that enable us to maintain the lifestyle of our choosing, but
Discussing the challenges with autoimmune disorders in the elderly population is prompting this discussion. Autoimmune disorders have an array of clinical presentations and many atypical
We all agonize over hot weather! But, our loved ones and those with chronic medical conditions must be watched and monitored when temperatures are extreme.
Extreme temperature is not safe for anyone. It is even dangerous if you are older or have health problems. It’s 100 degrees in Texas! LORDT HELP!
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).