News and Events

October 4, 2017

The fall season is here! Crisp cool air, beautiful colors in the foliage and the start of football season! But, did you know that now is the best time to really think about what you eat? The fall season provides many health and wellness benefits that you may not know about. Many fall foods are Functional Foods, believed to provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition; foods which may contribute to lowering your risk for certain diseases and health concerns.

August 22, 2017

There is a video making the rounds that documents a prank in which a group of elders, some using walkers or a wheelchair, disrupt traffic as they try to cross a street. Drivers are caught showing various facial expressions (and hand gestures), indicating confusion, frustration and anger. Once the prank is revealed, there is sheepish acknowledgment that they were caught on “candid camera.”

August 7, 2017

We all do it. We put things in a pile, to look at later. We put items in the closet in case we need them. We put stuff in the basement or attic for next year, for a yard sale, for when family visits, etc. The list could go on and on, of all our special places to put objects away for later. Clutter piles up around us without any effort and it can build up quickly! The trick is figuring out what to keep, where to keep it, and how long we should let our items sit before we do something with them.

July 24, 2017

Several years ago I was talking with an older woman who was struggling with disappointment and sadness that she could no longer do the kind of volunteering that she had done when she was younger. She had spent much of her adult life doing various kinds of volunteering and now, as she struggled with various health issues including significantly poorer eyesight, the things she used to do were no longer possible. My role was to listen and offer my understanding and support; she also wanted me to help her find other ways to volunteer.

July 10, 2017

Did you know water is the most essential and important nutrient in the body? It is involved in every bodily function and constitutes for 70 to 75% of human total body weight. So understandably, drinking plenty of fluids to maintain and replenish water levels is vital for things like muscle function, joint and brain protection, immune Health, digestion, and even mood. Fluids carry nutrients to your cells, flush bacteria from your bladder, and prevent constipation.

June 26, 2017

Being mentally active is important for people living with dementia. Performing fun activities can help them stay alert and interested in daily living. Cognitive-specific activities, such as assembling puzzles, not only provides mental stimulation but can also generate integral social interactions.

June 12, 2017

We all know the nutritional benefits of food, but having worked in the food service industry for many years, I have realized the impact meals have on individuals’ moods and situations. Food and how it’s prepared can dictate how a party, wedding, or meeting goes; it can change feelings and bring the best or the worst out of some people.

May 30, 2017

If it is cold outside, we wear a coat, maybe even a hat and mittens. If there is ice or snow, we wear boots or shoes with non-skid soles. If we are driving in the rain, we use windshield wipers. If climbing on a ladder, we have someone hold it steady.

May 15, 2017

The Hickman provides permanent and respite personal care to seniors. You are invited to The Hickman on Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about The Conversation Project.

May 1, 2017

Some consider volunteers to be the very backbone of non-profit organizations. When you think about it, the individuals who serve on non-profits’ Board of Directors are volunteers! However, not everyone who offers their time to an organization serves at that capacity; there are plenty of other tasks and duties at various levels that need attention. Organizations depend on the kindness of individuals who have a passion for their missions and the time to give.