Topic: Isolation While Caregiving Times Two! I am very intentional when blogging. Much of what I have learned either through my professional career or caregiving experiences, hope is, that the knowledge will help all who read my work. I stand on the premise that it is vital that lived- experiences…

Topic: Home Alone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease- Is that Safe? Most of us never think about losing our memory. You are not alone. It has been reported that up to 18% of adults over 60 have early stages of memory loss and cognitive problems. Since the population is aging…

Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks: Topic: Celebrate the Women in Your World #S-W-D-M-M G The women in our world are what the acronym stands for. I must admit, I made it up! It’s significant and I hope it is for you. Where would we be without women in…

Topic: Elder Care In The Black Community Pictures We are ending Black History Month and what no better way to say ‘until next year’ is to highlight eldercare issues in the black community? I like to start by saying that… a family that prays together stays together; with a few…

Topic: Maintaining a Safe Place for Important Documents Do you have a safe place where important documents are kept? Do family members know where to find them? Who is in charge of family health and end-of-life affairs (if you cannot)? …

Topic: Nursing Homes and African-American Residents Since February is the month we highlight Black History, and the struggles, cultural excellence, as well as disparities, the conversation today is on nursing homes where African American family members are residents. Healthcare systems like nursing homes are grappling with the issue of adequate…

Topic: Take the Blinders Off-Your Parents Are Aging! I am the first to admit; I looked the other way as my mother was aging. The first sign I could recall was her getting dentures in her sixties(I’m sixty-ish now). Grateful I have all my teeth, top and bottom. Never compared…

Topic: Sharing Valentine’s Day With Elderly Loved Ones Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love! February 14th is Valentine’s Day. What better way to show love is on this day? …

Topic: Palliation or Hospice- African American Family Struggle As we continue to highlight Black History Month, looking at the value of palliative care and hospice care in the African American family is the topic. Characteristically, educating a culture of people is often well-received, if the knowledge is coming from individuals…