
Senior Participation at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Boule 2024!
I have safely returned from my sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Grand Boule, in the capital and largest city in Indiana, Indianapolis. Indeed, it
I have safely returned from my sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Grand Boule, in the capital and largest city in Indiana, Indianapolis. Indeed, it
Many loved ones aspire to stay in their homes as they age — known as “aging in place.” According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in
Parkinson’s disease in the African American community is not discussed but is seen daily in the lives of many caregivers. With information and awareness, families
Many people can relate to personal stories. As a caregiver, I am not exempt from the challenges of health issues. Facing the reality of finding out
Loved ones with difficulty swallowing (called dysphagia) must be watched and monitored while eating and drinking. Caring for someone we love requires nurturing them while
Many of my articles center on lived experiences. Does talking to your loved one’s healthcare team make you anxious and cause heart palpitations? Trust me,
Every month, our country hosts various health awareness campaigns, each focusing on a different part of health. While these campaigns are crucial, it’s equally important
Hurricane season has arrived, and it has been predicted to be an active season. The necessity of planning is the best advice I can share.
Growing up under the care of our parents, I never once thought of or considered being a caregiver to my mother. My father suddenly died
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).