Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman's Blog

As we close September, which is recognized as suicide prevention awareness month, I want to highlight that suicide is a serious problem affecting our elderly

Where do we begin when assessing the needs of our loved ones? I pondered this question, thinking about myself as I age and what to

Imagine your loved one lives alone and is watching their favorite sports team. Now, imagine numerous calls to check on them, and you get no

September is the month we consider Healthy Aging. It’s no secret that each morning and each night contribute to aging. Healthy aging takes work and

Am I the only one who has noticed an uptick in adult children killing their elderly parents? Violence by caregiving children against parents has many

A chronic health condition I want to talk about in this article is high blood pressure, also called hypertension. My nursing sorority, Chi Eta Phi,

A not-so-often topic is constipation. While it has been noted as an obvious occurrence in our elderly loved ones, it is dangerous and deadly. Many

Caregivers have gained national attention because family members have been and will continue to be the primary care providers. The urgency of caregiving is more

Loving our elderly loved ones is the greatest gift on earth. Keeping them safe during summer heat is vital. While the news is filled with