March is National Nutrition Month. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors National Nutrition Month, aimed at promoting healthy eating habits within society. You may
We know there are two forms of caregivers: formal and informal. Informal caregivers are the STAR of this article. There is something to be said about caring
Many of us have faced infections. Our bodies sometimes have their own agendas. We do not often experience infectious complications if we can care for
Are you prepared when a loved one dies? This question is an introspective pause after losing a friend and one of Houston’s finest, Sylvester Turner,
It’s Social Worker Month, and boy, do we need to applaud social workers for their work. Social Workers provide services in various locations, from hospitals
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
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).