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Resource for Family & Friend Caregivers of Older Adults

by Leah Cohen | May 15, 2020 | Financial

Our friends at Older Adult Nest Egg have created a section of resources for family and friend caregivers of older adults. You can find the new resource at Older Adults Nest Egg. These resources include video training on how to have difficult conversations (often about...

Resources for Austinites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Leah Cohen | Mar 31, 2020 | Austin, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Texas

Today we’re featuring a list of over 75 links and resources curated by Community Not Commodity that can help you, your family, and your community in the Austin, Texas area during these trying times.

Easing the Emotional and Financial Squeeze of Multigenerational Caregiving

by Leah Cohen | Apr 30, 2018 | Disabilities, Disability, Family Caregiving, Medical Care, Mental Health

Multigenerational caregiving presents emotional and financial challenges, especially for the generation “caught in the middle.”

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a Family Affair: Helping Families Adapt to Changing Roles

by Leah Cohen | Apr 15, 2018 | Disabilities, Disability, Falls, Family Caregiving, Medical Care

The entire family is impacted when a person sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Preventing Falls in Older and At-Risk Adults

by Leah Cohen | Mar 31, 2018 | Falls, Family Caregiving, Medical Care

According to the National Council on Aging, falls are common in older adults and are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries.

Older Women and Health Disparities: Inequities in Long Term Care

by Leah Cohen | Mar 15, 2018 | Family Caregiving, Financial, Medical Care, Mental Health

Healthcare disparity is a concern for everyone since it involves such a large percentage of the population and contributes to escalating healthcare costs.

Words Matter: “People First” Language and Disability Etiquette

by Leah Cohen | Feb 28, 2018 | Disabilities, Disability, Family Caregiving, People First Language

Language shapes ideas, perceptions, and beliefs. “People first” language emphasizes the person, not the disability.

Helping People with Alzheimer’s Disease Through Bereavement

by Leah Cohen | Feb 15, 2018 | Family Caregiving, Grief, Mental Health

Telling someone about the death of a friend or a loved one is never easy and is even more challenging when the person to be notified has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.