It’s that time of year again, the beginning of the holiday season. Unlike previous years, the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the traditional activities most people enjoy during this time…hosting and/or attending parties and gatherings; visiting friends near and far;...
Written by Hugh Bleemer, Outreach Manager Balance disorders are among the most common reasons that older adults seek help from a doctor. One in three Americans over age 65 will fall every year according to parentgiving.com. A balance disorder is a disturbance that...
Written by Pamela Leland, PhD, Executive Director With large numbers of people moving into the “senior citizen” category, services related to where, how, and with whom we will age, have spawned a huge and growing industry. Trying to sort out your living options can be...
Written by Charles “Ebbie” Alfree III, Director of Advancement The past two years I have written articles about apps that can help make life easier for seniors. I’m continuing this tradition with a 3rd article on the subject. Multiple apps are available...
by Pamela Leland, Executive Director If I asked you to hold a 1 pound weight at arm’s length for 1 minute, you might find this easy. If I asked you to hold a 1 pound weight at arm’s length for 10 minutes, you might be able to do this but might find it hard. If I asked...
Written by Marquita Jacobs, LPN, Nurse Manager According to the Merriam – Webster website, the word hospice is defined as; a program designed to provide palliative [symptom relief] care and emotional support to the terminally ill, in a home or homelike setting so that...
I’m always recommending The Hickman. As long-time residents in the area, this is our community. Living here has given my Dad a sense of belonging... a feeling of home.”
The staff here really do care. I enjoy the social aspects, and the food is excellent.”
Within the first week, my Dad settled in. Not long after that, he said one day 'I'm glad it was my idea to come here.”