Best Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman Podcasts (2025)

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

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12M ago24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

1+ y ago20:45

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Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Debt and Death. 3:12

2y ago3:12

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Don't ignore the debt of a loved one after their death. Family members are often unprepared to handle end-of-life financial responsibilities. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Proper Footwear for the Elderly to Prevent Falls 3:31

2y ago3:31

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Proper fitting shows in our elderly loved ones is essential! Watching a family with an elderly loved one at the grocery store, I saw a disturbing and scary situation. Flip-flops were on the feet of this person. Dangerous! Listen in for more insights!

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Care For Earthly Possession at End of Life? 4:00

2y ago4:00

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During our lifetime, we collect a lot of stuff and things. Some are needs that enable us to maintain the lifestyle of our choosing, but many are our wants. He declared that survival needs must be satisfied before we are satisfied with the stuff and things of life, which include love and belonging, friendship, and family. Listen in for more insights…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Medication Warning in Hot Climate 3:30

2y ago3:30

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We all agonize over hot weather! But, our loved ones and those with chronic medical conditions must be watched and monitored when temperatures are extreme. Specific prescription medications and over-the-counter medications (OTC) can have dangerous consequences for our elderly if not managed during the hot climate. Listen in for more insights!…

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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca 27:38

2y ago27:38

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In this interview, Matt Earle from Reputation.ca discusses the problem of online reputation damage and how it can affect individuals and businesses. When negative or false information appears in Google search results, it can harm a person's reputation. Reputation.ca focuses on deleting harmful content whenever possible, but it's challenging when de…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: When is Hospice Warranted? 3:48

2y ago3:48

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I often share…do not fear hospice, fear pain and suffering, that a loved one may experience when disease and trauma overtake one's earthly body. There has always been a misguided fear of hospice. Most of the fear stems from a lack of knowledge of practices and outcomes rendering care. Listen in for more insight.…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Extreme Heat and Eldercare 4:27

2y ago4:27

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In extreme temperatures, the livin’ may not be so easy for our elderly loved ones. These are the times when vigilance is vital. Several factors must be taken into consideration when high temperatures are forecasted. Listen for more insight.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Caregiving Requires Special Attention 3:25

2y ago3:25

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With aging, illnesses and undeniable medical conditions may arise that require extra attention and consideration to keep health status stable. Your role as the caregiver is valuable when special attention to detail is required. Listen in for more insights!

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Caregiver Ambiguity Leads to Burnout. 3:34

2y ago3:34

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The challenging role of caregiving can lead to burnout. At times the role can offer a lot of ambiguity, as well as challenges. What to do? Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks: Topic: Caregivers are Surrogates of Love 3:25

2y ago3:25

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What do you wish you would have known before becoming a caregiver? What is the real reality of being a surrogate? Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Adovcate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks : Living Alone with Cognitive Decline 4:08

2y ago4:08

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As we age, so does our brain and its ability to function as it once did. There are many reasons for cognitive decline. The safety of our elderly loved ones must always be in view. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Mental Health Awareness and YOU! 3:43

2y ago3:43

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As we have ended mental health month, we still need to be mindful of what triggers our health and wellness as it relates to mental health. Listen in to learn to be proactive as you check in with yourself.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: May is Older American Month…Did You Know? 3:04

2y ago3:04

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One of the most exciting things about being a life-long learner is learning new things. Did you know that May is Older American Month(OAM)? I was reading my AARP magazine a few days ago, and read that Older Americans have a month! What you say! Listen in for more insights!

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Eldercare and Cataract Surgery 3:27

2y ago3:27

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Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eye, and, in many circumstances, an artificial lens is inserted. The lens of your eye is clear, but as we age, so does our vision. When cataracts develop over time, they cause the lens to become cloudy, causing blurry vision and increasing glare from lights which eventually affects your vis…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Elderly Spouses As Caregivers 4:12

2y ago4:12

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Elderly spouses as caregivers have increased over the past decade. People are living longer. During my years of working in the acute-care setting, many of the elderly patients under my care had elderly spouses and no immediate family. I never considered the amount of the situation until my second look and the calls I received about the care concern…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks: Topic: Coping with Caregiving Responsibilities 4:04

2y ago4:04

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When we hear or read the word,' coping,' related to caregiving, does one's mind go to the terms of stress and burnout? Why is that? Did you know that coping is the use of an array of countless techniques that attempt to reduce feelings of stress and discomfort that occurs from a situation or event? These dynamic responses may be grouped into words …

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: Red Flag for Caregivers' Caring for Loved Ones with Gout 3:59

2y ago3:59

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Personal experiences and conversations with others help fuel my discussion on situations that caregivers face. Let us start by declaring pain is not normal. When someone complains or describes feelings of discomfort and pain, it needs addressing, especially in our elders. We know the causes could stem from an array of conditions. The condition we w…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Isolation While Caregiving Times Two! 4:21

2y ago4:21

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I am very intentional when blogging. Much of what I have learned either through my professional career or caregiving experiences, hope is, that the knowledgewill help all who read my work. I stand on the premise that it is vital that lived- experiences are shared. This is my mission! We know caregiving has many twists and turns. Listen in for more …

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks: Topic: Celebrate the Women in Your World #S-W-D-M-M G 2:50

2y ago2:50

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The women in our world are what the acronym stands for. I must admit, I made it up! It’s significant and I hope it is for you. Where would we be without women in our world? The ones I am writing about are our Sisters, Wives, Daughters, Mothers, Mentors, and lest we forget the wise council of our Grandmothers. I realize everyone may not have had the…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: Elder Care In The Black Community 3:47

2+ y ago3:47

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We have ended Black History Month and what is no better way to say ‘until next year’s to highlight eldercare issues in the black community? I like to start by saying that… a family that prays together stays together; with a few hiccups, here and there. The foundation of the family is its elders. They share wisdom and guidance based on their lived e…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: Maintaining a Safe Place for Important Documents 3:57

2+ y ago3:57

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Do you have a safe place where important documents are kept? Do family members know where to find them? Who is in charge of family health and end-of-life affairs (if you cannot)? New Flash…Your cellular devices and computers may be handy, but important documents must be kept where you can put your hands on them(hard copies) when necessary. Listen f…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Nursing Homes and African-American Residents 3:41

2+ y ago3:41

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Since February is the month we highlight Black History, and the struggles, cultural excellence, as well as disparities, the conversation today is on nursing homes where African American family members are residents. Healthcare systems like nursing homes are grappling with the issue of adequate and acceptable care. Listen in for more insights.…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Palliative or Hospice Care in the African American Family 4:20

2+ y ago4:20

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As we continue to highlight Black History Month, looking at the value of palliative care and hospice care in the African American family is our topic. Characteristically, educating a culture of people is often well-received, if the knowledge is coming from individuals that look like them. Listen in for more insights.…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Heart Health in Eldercare 4:17

2+ y ago4:17

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February is heart health month! What can you do to take care of your heart? Listen in for more insights!

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Black History and Caregiving in the Family 3:30

2+ y ago3:30

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Our future, meaning the younger generations, must be reminded that caring for the family, especially our elders is an expectation. It's what we did back then and it’s what we must do now! Anyone in the family could be considered a caregiver. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Is it Glaucoma or Cataracts? 4:02

2+ y ago4:02

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It’s no secret that as we age, our vision has a mind of its own. Our vision does not consult with us asking if we want to see more or less. Populations everywhere suffer from glaucoma and cataracts, which are known to result in blindness if untreated. All we know is how often magnifying tools and reading glasses become searchable items to read our …

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: A Successful Caregiving Mindset 3:19

2+ y ago3:19

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The world of caregiving requires planning and problem-solving 365 days a year. There are no shortcuts to holistic and compassionate care. The daily grind must be organized while expecting the unexpected. Your role as a caregiver is valuable. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr Cynthia Speaks! Finanical Planning Prevents Pitfalls 3:24

2+ y ago3:24

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Financial planning is vital in the caregiving space. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman Speaks Topic: Car Keys, Night-Time Driving, And Our Elderly 4:37

2+ y ago4:37

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As a caregiver to our elderly loved ones, who, by the way, fight hard to maintain their independence driving, has costly consequences. Yes, it has happened again! Car keys, night-time driving, and our elderly; the combination is serious and deadly. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Toenail Care is a part of being a Caregiver! 3:56

2+ y ago3:56

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While a pedicure may seem like a great way to care for your toenails, it may not be the best plan for our elderly with many health problems, mobility problems, and chronic diseases. Indeed, taking care of the toenails is an important part of healthy feet. In our elderly, family members become the pedicure kings and queens, especially if our loved o…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Eldercare and Fire Safely in the Home. 4:18

2+ y ago4:18

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Over the holidays, an elderly lady died in her home from a fire. Safety bars prevented first responders from getting to her. While we work hard to fortify our homes to keep the bad actors out, how do we look at the safety of our elders living alone with locks and bars on windows and doors? The elderly as well as those with disabilities may not be a…

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Good-bye 2022...Hello 2023! 2:08

2+ y ago2:08

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Reflection is always a powerful tool. It should remind us all that we are valuable and agents of change. Take your place in 2023!

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Neglect of Loved Ones in a Nursing Home Demands Action 4:20

2+ y ago4:20

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Yes, it has happened, again. Neglect of an individual and the countless excuses of family members as to why action is absent. Forgive me for being blunt…when you decide to place a loved one in a nursing home, into the care of a stranger, you cannot go on your merry way thinking personalize and compassionate care will go on after you leave the build…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: November is National Family Caregiver Month 2:36

2+ y ago2:36

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Thank you caregiver! I am saluting caregivers, here, there, and everywhere. I am grateful for the selfless angels on earth who give of themselves day and night, night and day. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks-Topic: Salute to Men in the Caregiver Space 2:32

2+ y ago2:32

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I always believe in giving credit where credit is due, however, the men in the caregiving space are often forgotten. But we will forget no more, RIGHT? Around the globe, men take on the role of caregivers every single day. It is a stereotype to believe the only valuable and capable caregiver is of the female gender. Listen in for more insights.…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Know about your Care Recipient's Health Challenges 4:27

2+ y ago4:27

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Have you heard the saying you don’t know what you don’t know? Have you wondered why this statement is important? Well, I will divulge why it demands serious consideration. The analogy of rolling dice. We call what we want, but we get what we get. We do it again and again, hoping for a different outcome. Sometimes we win, but most times we lose. We …

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: When is Family Caregiving Necessary? 2:15

2+ y ago2:15

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I do realize there are circumstances, like safety and serious health conditions, that placing a loved one is required, but when this is the decision, eyes, ears, and noses must be in action; day and night; night and day. Pay attention when loved ones is placed. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: Maintenance of Manual Wheelchairs 2:58

2+ y ago2:58

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I am sure over the course of our lives; we will have a relationship with a wheelchair. However, for some, the wheelchair is a daily way of life. Because it’s a daily way of life, it requires maintenance. Like our physical and mental health requires maintenance, the equipment that sustains a loved one, is no different. Listen in for more insights.…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: The Art of a Caregiver 3:18

2+ y ago3:18

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Vacations can bring a refreshing reality to self-care. I have enjoyed being away and taking care of myself… Doing me! Loving on me! Enjoying my peace away from the hustle and bustle of life. It is not to say that a few hiccups tried to invade my space. Listen in to see how I navigated this year's vacation.…

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504: How to Self-Publish Your Book! Chandler Bolt, Self-Publishing School 20:36

3y ago20:36

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A book is the new business card and a great way to grow your business! Chandler Bolt is an investor, advisor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.” Self-Publishing School is an INC 5000 company the last 3 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fas…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Caregivers Must Adjust for Self-Sake 3:25

3y ago3:25

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A lot of individuals take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Caregiving is a labor of love, but it can also be hectic and demanding. How to be an effective caregiver while also taking care of yourself will always be the revolving action item. Listen in for more insights.…

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503: Todd Duncan & High Trust Selling: The Holy Grail of Sales Influence 42:27

3y ago42:27

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It takes a lifetime to build trust, and a minute to lose it. Jason Hartman welcomes Todd Duncan, author, speaker and the world’s leading authority on trust! People thrive on trust and the bigger the financial decision, the more trust is necessary. How can you create that? Todd also reminds us that nobody gets a paycheck for being busy! Managing you…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: To Drive or Not to Drive, That Is the Question! 4:23

3y ago4:23

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Driving is independence. Who does not want independence? However, what is the yardstick of awareness that affects the ability of older adults to drive safely? Driving restrictions must be in place if the functional abilities and mobility needs of an older driver are known. Listen in for more insights.…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: Music to Smooth the Caregiving Atmosphere 2:32

3y ago2:32

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Music has always been my way of escape. In the caregiving space, music can work wonders to relax, reflex, and renew. Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: What is Sundowners Syndrome? 4:39

3y ago4:39

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During my acute-care years as a registered nurse, I encountered this syndrome many times. As a committed caregiver of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s, you likely will face this syndrome, as well. While understanding the importance of staying attuned to daily events of any day or night, this syndrome can throw things off BIG TIME! The progre…

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks Topic: Durable Medical Equipment when a Loved One Dies 3:56

3y ago3:56

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When loved ones are aging in place or coping with an illness or disability, it can be hard to keep up with all of the physical needs, let alone the equipment needs and the companies that provide the services, right? Listen in for more insights.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Topic: No Never Alone! The Cost of Assuming Elderly Loved-Ones are Safe 3:18

3y ago3:18

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This is going to be a short and sweet discussion! I am going to say this loud enough to be heard around the world! This is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) from Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate! Listen in for more insight.

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Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks! Caregivers- Keep your Elders' Body Moving 3:33

3y ago3:33

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The ability to participate in gross and fine motor skills goes away as we age. No matter how busy you might think you are as a caregiver, it is important to take the time to ensure movement that is tolerated, occurs! If you tell yourself that you don’t have time, change your mindset. Listen in for more insights.…