Moving, regardless of circumstance, is a stressful experience all around. In addition to the amount of physical work involved with packing, boxing up decades of memories and closing a chapter of your life to move into a senior living community also takes an emotional...
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 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...
by Charles “Ebbie” Alfree III, Director of Advancement Keeping our skin healthy is vital to our overall well-being, especially since it is the body’s largest organ. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), “Your skin is the organ that comes...
By Charles “Ebbie” Alfree III, Director of Advancement Although winter officially began on December 21st, the beginning of the new year is the start of our coldest and snowiest weather of the year. With that said, it is important for seniors to prepare...
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.”
