Episodes

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Debt and Death. 31.08.2023 3:12

Don't ignore the debt of a loved one after their death. Family members are often unprepared to handle end-of-life financial responsibilities. Listen in for more insights. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Proper Footwear for the Elderly to Prevent Falls 23.08.2023 3:31

Proper fitting shows in our elderly loved ones is essential! Watching a family with an elderly loved one at the grocery store, I saw a disturbing and scary situation. Flip-flops were on the feet of this person. Dangerous! Listen in for more insights! — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Care For Earthly Possession at End of Life? 28.07.2023 4:00

During our lifetime, we collect a lot of stuff and things. Some are needs that enable us to maintain the lifestyle of our choosing, but many are our wants. He declared that survival needs must be satisfied before we are satisfied with the stuff and things of life, which include love and belonging, friendship, and […]

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Medication Warning in Hot Climate 19.07.2023 3:30

We all agonize over hot weather! But, our loved ones and those with chronic medical conditions must be watched and monitored when temperatures are extreme. Specific prescription medications and over-the-counter medications (OTC) can have dangerous consequences for our elderly if not managed during the hot climate. Listen in for more insights! — Send in a […]

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: When is Hospice Warranted? 04.07.2023 3:48

I often share…do not fear hospice, fear pain and suffering, that a loved one may experience when disease and trauma overtake one's earthly body. There has always been a misguided fear of hospice. Most of the fear stems from a lack of knowledge of practices and outcomes rendering care. Listen in for more insight. — […]

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Extreme Heat and Eldercare 29.06.2023 4:27

In extreme temperatures, the livin’ may not be so easy for our elderly loved ones. These are the times when vigilance is vital. Several factors must be taken into consideration when high temperatures are forecasted. Listen for more insight. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Caregiving Requires Special Attention 21.06.2023 3:25

With aging, illnesses and undeniable medical conditions may arise that require extra attention and consideration to keep health status stable. Your role as the caregiver is valuable when special attention to detail is required. Listen in for more insights! — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Caregiver Ambiguity Leads to Burnout. 06.06.2023 3:34

The challenging role of caregiving can lead to burnout. At times the role can offer a lot of ambiguity, as well as challenges. What to do? Listen in for more insights. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks: Topic: Caregivers are Surrogates of Love 06.06.2023 3:25

What do you wish you would have known before becoming a caregiver? What is the real reality of being a surrogate? Listen in for more insights. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message

Your Proactive Caregiver Adovcate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks : Living Alone with Cognitive Decline 01.06.2023 4:08

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 of our elderly loved ones must always be in view. Listen in for more insights. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-cynthia-j-hickman/message