Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Elder Orphans!
I was listening to a podcast yesterday and heard the term ‘Elder Orphans.’ Have you heard the term before? I had not, but it aroused my interest as a life-long learner. So, what are Elder Orphans? Listen in! If you consider yourself an “Elder Orphan” now is the time, today is the day to begin […]
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Happy Inauguration Day!
Caregivers and Caregiving on My Mind – this Inauguration Day! What ‘say’ we to the New Administration on caregivers’ needs and the art of caregiving. I will continue to ask for visual outcomes and continual conversations. We have made progress, most noticed with AARP’s presence for senior information and support. There are also a host […]
Caregivers: Here is a Quote Martin Luther King, Jr., Left Us to Ponder:
Happy Luther King, Jr. Day! Caregivers: Here is a Quote Martin Luther King, Jr., Left Us to Ponder: Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t’ have to make your subject and verb agree to serve … You only need a heart full of […]
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Do Not Overlook Vision Health…Dr. Cynthia Speaks
As we age, our vision ages with us. Make no mistake about it! We know our vision is a huge part of our movements. Frankly, our vision owns us and if you do not believe me, ask someone who has diminished vision or has lost their vision entirely. Vision health is important! Make regular vision […]
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Caregivers: Consideration for Elderly Skin Care
As we get older, so does our skin. The skin, also called the epidermis, is the outermost layer of the body. We think in detail about our skin when we are young and self-sufficient. However, as a caregiver and responsible for others’ care, we must think about detailed skin care practices in the elderly. As […]
Make Caregivers and Caregiving Count! (MCaCC)…Dr. Cynthia Speaks
It has taken me a few days to collect myself. For sure, being silent was NOT an option! As with many of you, the 6th of January 2021 will forever be in our minds and memory. While more critical issues are facing us, we witnessed an event that left me, saying, “God heal our land.” […]
Caregiving with Words of Gratitude
The word CAREGIVING is recognized as an action role, meaning that helping someone (elderly, children, ill persons) is the primary function. The individual(s), often a part of a family’s network assists with helping loved ones navigate their personal world. What words can we put in our spirit to embrace serving others? Listen to hear more. […]
Caregivers and Dental Health: A Mission to Become Proactive
One of the essential tasks in the world of proactive caregiving is health awareness. Have you taken dental health seriously? Before a problem or situation arises, open and say Ahh. That’s right look around the food reservoir cavity. Dentist health is as important as physical health. So, as we look at ways to be proactive, […]
Caregivers: No Never Alone!
Caregivers: Let the Year 2021 be the year of asking for help! Many feel, including me, that being a caregiver is a lonely role. It does feel like it sometimes, but the reality is, we are never alone. Let the year 2021 be the year of asking for help. Happy New Year! — Support this […]
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks
Caregiving: The Last Wednesday of 2020 When one takes an oath not to harm, the commitment is based on the care of others. There is no algorithm to care for others, no secret sauce, or unique concoction necessary to care for someone. It starts with a yearning to help and a heart to serve. It […]