Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman's Blog

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

January brings awareness to an eye-related condition like glaucoma. Hundreds of national and international health observances are presented monthly to raise awareness of health-related conditions

The New Year is here, and there is no better time than the present to revisit and learn about your loved ones’ health and health

Happy Holidays! What a year it has been. Over the years, I pray you were encouraged, inspired, renewed, and refreshed as you cared for your loved