Topic: Neglect of Loved One in a Nursing Home Demand Action Many of my blog posts result from a conversation with someone or a situation of that I have been made aware. Yes, it has happened, again. Neglect of an individual and the countless excuses of family members as to…

Topic: November is National Family Caregiver Month I am saluting caregivers, here, there, and everywhere. I am grateful for the selfless angels on earth who give of themselves day and night, night and day. They experience exhaustion, physical pain, financial compromise, health challenges, mental strain and drain, poor eating habits…

Topic: Salute to Men in the Caregiver Space I always believe in giving credit where credit is due, however, the men in the caregiving space are often forgotten. But we will forget no more, RIGHT? Around the globe, men take on the role of caregivers every single day. It is…

Topic: Know about your Care Recipient’s Health Challenges Have you heard the saying you don’t know what you don’t know? Have you wondered why this statement is important? Well, I will divulge why it demands serious consideration. The analogy of rolling dice. We call what we want, but we get…

Brenda Lewis. Health & Lifestyle Coach Permission was granted to post by the Author-Brenda L. Lewis. Visit Basic and Essential Health for reliable health, wellness, and self-care information and resources site by Brenda L. Lewis Additional family support and resources could benefit 1 in 10 seniors over 60 years of…

Topic: When is Family Caregiving Necessary? Greetings all! I had to step away and breathe following a story aired in my area on nursing home abuse. I cannot stress the importance of caring for our own. …

Topic: Making Seniors Smile

Topic: Maintenance of Manual Wheelchairs I am sure over the course of our lives; we will have a relationship with a wheelchair. However, for some, the wheelchair is a daily way of life. Because it’s a daily way of life, it requires maintenance. …

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: The Art of a Caregiver Painter: Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman 2022August I have returned from vacation. Wow! What a vacation it was. If I were being honest, it was hard to come back. Getting my feet back under me has been…let me just say…slow going. I have enjoyed being…