Hickman News
Life at The Hickman is a unique blend of opportunity for continued vitality coupled with services and support.
Understanding Trauma and Aging
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...
Announcing New Executive Director
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Karsten as The Hickman’s new executive director. Jen will join us on Thursday, September 5th. Jen was selected after a national search and comes to The Hickman uniquely qualified for this role. A life-long Quaker,...
How One Family Gives Back To The Hickman
Volunteers are at the forefront of assisting The Hickman in achieving our mission. We depend on these wonderful men and women to serve in various ways, from overseeing the community as a volunteer Board Member to entertaining and directly serving our residents....
The Truth About Hospice Care
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...
The Difference Between Personal Care and Assisted Living Communities
Written by Toni Kelly, LPN, Director of Resident Services Moving your loved one or yourself out of the family home and into a more supportive setting is an emotional, uncertain and perplexing situation. Questions abound regarding costs, location, services, and...
