Where Do You Find Balance As A Caregiver?
Family caregivers will always seek the best care for their loved ones. Many will fight lions, tigers, and bears to make it happen. While that
Family caregivers will always seek the best care for their loved ones. Many will fight lions, tigers, and bears to make it happen. While that
April is autism care month. Many communities can have positive outcomes where knowledge and advocacy dwell. Are you caring for an elderly loved one with
A topic rarely discussed as it relates to eldercare is thyroid disease. Older loved ones and thyroid disease are a real thing! The thyroid gland
Elders living in their own homes is a high priority for most seniors. The benefit is indisputable as it relates to being in a familiar
Does your loved one have dementia, not to be confused with Alzheimer’s? Having intermittent trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things
I enjoy talking with older people. They have gone before us, Experienced much, tolerated much, and can teach us much. We often take these things
Caring for a bedridden loved one with contractures at home demands a lot of patience, insight, and skill. The activities of daily living are a
The Heart Health Month theme continues with caring for a loved one with heart conditions. It can be challenging and requires a long-term commitment of
One of my pet peeves is home safety when caring for elderly loved ones. One of the most common causes of falls in the home
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).