News and Events

July 22, 2019

Trauma is defined as an event or series of events, often unexpected, that is physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening, and results in lasting adverse effects on an individual’s functioning or physical, psycho-social, emotional or spiritual well-being. Trauma can affect individuals, groups or entire communities. It can affect anyone, at any time, at any age; trauma does not discriminate.

June 13, 2019

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. Without our dedicated volunteers, we would be unable to offer the superior service and exceptional care that our residents deserve.

May 29, 2019

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 quality of life is maintained and family members may be active participants in care. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the past 17 years, I have realized this definition is correct, but I’ve also learned that hospice care does far more!

May 15, 2019

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 amount of oversight needed. The current market is geared toward the baby boomers, who are coming of age, and is intent on offering an array of senior living options. Each present a large variety of models and services, which can lead to the confusion in making a choice.

April 17, 2019

By the time prospective residents or family members come to tour The Hickman, they have already recognized the benefits of living in community. They understand the positive impacts that increased socialization, better nutrition and support with the activities of daily living can have on overall health and well-being. They are now shopping around for a community that best fits their needs.

April 14, 2019

If you are looking after an older family member, you know it’s important to give yourself the same gift of time that you are giving to your loved one, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. You may be too physically exhausted to take a walk and too mentally exhausted to read a book. Even if you can manage to turn on a movie, sometimes it can be hard to pay attention to anything that’s not related to your situation. In the story of your life, you feel like a supporting character.

April 3, 2019

Most of us spend years making our house a home. Over the course of time, we have saved and continue to display many items to make our homes comfy and inviting, from family pictures and heirlooms to soft pillows and blankets we recently bought. We all want our homes to look nice and represent our personal styles.

March 20, 2019

With warm weather right around the corner, it means spring cleaning is coming soon! Spring cleaning can be daunting and downright frustrating for anyone, especially those with mobility limitations. Below are some tasks that individuals can tackle from a chair.

January 24, 2019

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), “Your skin is the organ that comes into contact with the rest of the world. It holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration, and keeps harmful microbes out—without it, we would get infections. Your skin is full of nerve endings that help you feel things like heat, cold, and pain. If you couldn’t feel these things, you could get badly hurt and not even know it!”

January 9, 2019

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 and ensure they are ready for the season.