Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Palliative or Hospice Care in the African American Family
As we continue to highlight Black History Month, looking at the value of palliative care and hospice care in the African American family is our topic. Characteristically, educating a culture of people is often well-received, if the knowledge is coming from individuals that look like them. Listen in for more insights. — Send in a […]
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Heart Health in Eldercare
February is heart health month! What can you do to take care of your heart? Listen in for more insights! — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Black History and Caregiving in the Family
Our future, meaning the younger generations, must be reminded that caring for the family, especially our elders is an expectation. It’s what we did back then and it’s what we must do now! Anyone in the family could be considered a caregiver. Listen in for more insights. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Is it Glaucoma or Cataracts?
It’s no secret that as we age, our vision has a mind of its own. Our vision does not consult with us asking if we want to see more or less. Populations everywhere suffer from glaucoma and cataracts, which are known to result in blindness if untreated. All we know is how often magnifying tools […]
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: A Successful Caregiving Mindset
The world of caregiving requires planning and problem-solving 365 days a year. There are no shortcuts to holistic and compassionate care. The daily grind must be organized while expecting the unexpected. Your role as a caregiver is valuable. Listen in for more insights. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/support
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr Cynthia Speaks! Finanical Planning Prevents Pitfalls
Financial planning is vital in the caregiving space. Listen in for more insights. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/support
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman Speaks Topic: Car Keys, Night-Time Driving, And Our Elderly
As a caregiver to our elderly loved ones, who, by the way, fight hard to maintain their independence driving, has costly consequences. Yes, it has happened again! Car keys, night-time driving, and our elderly; the combination is serious and deadly. Listen in for more insights. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message Support this podcast: […]
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Toenail Care is a part of being a Caregiver!
While a pedicure may seem like a great way to care for your toenails, it may not be the best plan for our elderly with many health problems, mobility problems, and chronic diseases. Indeed, taking care of the toenails is an important part of healthy feet. In our elderly, family members become the pedicure kings […]
Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Eldercare and Fire Safely in the Home.
Over the holidays, an elderly lady died in her home from a fire. Safety bars prevented first responders from getting to her. While we work hard to fortify our homes to keep the bad actors out, how do we look at the safety of our elders living alone with locks and bars on windows and […]
Good-bye 2022…Hello 2023!
Reflection is always a powerful tool. It should remind us all that we are valuable and agents of change. Take your place in 2023! — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/support