
When is Hospice Warranted?
I often share…do not fear hospice, fear pain and suffering, that a loved one may experience when disease and trauma overtake one’s earthly body. There
I often share…do not fear hospice, fear pain and suffering, that a loved one may experience when disease and trauma overtake one’s earthly body. There
Summertime And The Livin’ Is Easy, a well-known classic opera heard in the performance of Porgy and Bess written by DuBose Heyward and lyricist Ira Gershwin
With aging, illnesses and undeniable medical conditions may arise that require extra attention and consideration to keep health status stable. Your role as the caregiver
Immobility of any form can produce many complications and challenges. The challenges, as well as the outcome, can be severe to a loved one’s weakened
Prolonged stress can lead to physical and mental exhaustion and influence the life of a caregiver. It’s no secret that stress management is important, especially
As a caregiver advocate, when speaking with people, the new norm has become family caregivers trying to manage career obligations with their caregiving duties. According
What do you wish you would have known before becoming a caregiver to your loved one? You are a surrogate decision maker; simply defined, you are
As we age, so does our brain and its ability to function as it once did. There are many reasons for cognitive decline, but once
One of the most exciting things about being a life-long learner is learning new things. Did you know that May is Older American Month(OAM)? I
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).