
Airport Travel with Your Aging Loved Ones
Returning from a trip to Atlanta, Georgia, this week and spending time in the airport, my eyes wandered to and fro, watching the navigation of
Returning from a trip to Atlanta, Georgia, this week and spending time in the airport, my eyes wandered to and fro, watching the navigation of
National Family Caregiver Month occurs each year in November. It is an opportunity for all family caregivers to look at how caregiving has affected them.
It’s that time of year. The weather is changing, and as a caregiver of your loved ones, preparation is necessary! If you are like most
What is the definition of insanity? I was told it is doing the same thing and getting a different result. Many outcomes(good or bad) in
Social connection is a fundamental part of life. It’s how we feel attached to those around us. Connections can improve our health in many ways,
Have you thought about what aging will look like for you? If not, consider your thoughts, then transpose them onto how your loved ones may
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.
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).