Your Proactive Caregiver Adovcate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks : Living Alone with Cognitive Decline
As we age, so does our brain and its ability to function as it once did. There are many reasons for cognitive decline. The safety
As we age, so does our brain and its ability to function as it once did. There are many reasons for cognitive decline. The safety
As we have ended mental health month, we still need to be mindful of what triggers our health and wellness as it relates to mental
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We have ended Black History Month and what is no better way to say ‘until next year’s to highlight eldercare issues in the black community?
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).