Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: The Art of a Caregiver
Vacations can bring a refreshing reality to self-care. I have enjoyed being away and taking care of myself… Doing me! Loving on me! Enjoying my
Vacations can bring a refreshing reality to self-care. I have enjoyed being away and taking care of myself… Doing me! Loving on me! Enjoying my
A lot of individuals take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Caregiving is a labor of love, but it
Driving is independence. Who does not want independence? However, what is the yardstick of awareness that affects the ability of older adults to drive safely?
Music has always been my way of escape. In the caregiving space, music can work wonders to relax, reflex, and renew. Listen in for more
During my acute-care years as a registered nurse, I encountered this syndrome many times. As a committed caregiver of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s,
When loved ones are aging in place or coping with an illness or disability, it can be hard to keep up with all of the
This is going to be a short and sweet discussion! I am going to say this loud enough to be heard around the world! This
The ability to participate in gross and fine motor skills goes away as we age. No matter how busy you might think you are as
Extreme temperature is not safe for anyone. It is even dangerous if you are older and have health problems. You should never stand outside at
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).