
Caregivers: Are You Unofficial or Official
The topic today comes from a conversation I had with a dear friend. The goal of caregiving is to help loved ones reach their final
The topic today comes from a conversation I had with a dear friend. The goal of caregiving is to help loved ones reach their final
Today is a great day to discuss caregiving and weather. It’s a rainy day in Texas! I love the rain. My garden loves the rain.
I will never forget the look on my mother’s face when Joey came through the door. Let me explain. Five years before mommy’s passing, we
Today on my walk, birds caught my attention. May I reflect? Birds represent happy memories of days past. Memories of birds that would frequent (and
The subject of hospice is an uncomfortable one. Why, because losing a loved one, up close and personal is hard. None of us have crystal
Murder-suicide! Yes, it happens! We do not want to think about it or talk about it, but it happens. It can occur in a person’s
Caregivers, be honest…have you ever asked the question… why me or what’s in it for me? Giving up your time, resources, independence, and sleep is a
I am the first to admit; I looked the other way as my mother was aging. The first sign I could recall was her getting
Have you heard the saying “Hindsight is 20/20? The use of the term is associated with decisions and choices (or the lack of) that seemed obvious
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).