Understanding Social Security Disability Insurance
By: Jenn von Stoops, MA Special Needs Advocate and Care Manager Help with Applying for Social Security Navigating the process of tapping into government benefits can beRead more
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Introducing Louie: A Dog Assisting in Care Management
By: Tiffany Cloud-Mann, M.Ed. Introducing Louie I can’t say I’ve always been an animal lover, but dogs have always been more favored by me thanRead more
The New Year has arrived – so now what?
By Laurie Ray, MSW, CMSW, C-ASWCM New Year – New Path Whether we choose to participate or not, the onset of a new year may bringRead more
Caregiving Goal Setting
By: Tiffany Cloud-Mann, M.Ed. Writing out your goals When the new year approaches, I get excited. I start thinking about the paper planner I will buy,Read more
Recognizing and Combating Compassion Fatigue
By: Tawnya Caldwell, LMSW, CMC, CDP Accidents Happen In 2010, just two days after Thanksgiving, my husband had an accident while dirt biking withRead more
Say What? Age-Related Hearing Loss and the Importance of Treatment
By: Terri Lawson, LAPSW, Care Manager and Advocate Age-related Hearing Loss Age-related hearing loss, called Presbycusis, is common. Most of us gradually lose ourRead more
5 Ways Mindfulness Helps Women Gain Self-Confidence
By Melissa Burton, LCSW What does mindfulness have to do with self-confidence? The quick answer is mindfulness is the switch that can turn off theRead more
Aging and the Human-Animal Bond: Multiple Benefits Nurturing These Relationships
By Laurie Ray, MSW, CMSW, C-ASWCM We may forget or take for granted quality-of-life details. Many of us who are animal lovers cannot conceive of theRead more
3 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Became a Caregiver. Part Three in a series
By Kathy Montero, Care Manager and Advocate In parts one and two of “The 3 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Became A Caregiver,”Read more
When life doesn’t go right, go left. How to navigate expectations during the holidays
By Melissa Burton, LCSW It’s October and the holidays are about to kick into full swing. This is a time of fun, family, connections,Read more