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Taking care of an adult loved one? No idea where to start? No problem. We wrote this short blog post just for you: https://lnkd.in/eX8wpbKF. In it, we summarize the top 3 things that you absolutely MUST stay on top of if you're taking care of an aging parent, ailing spouse, or any other adult in your life who needs care. Special thanks to each of the seasoned experts who contributed to this post:  Eric Parker, attorney at STOTIS & BAIRD CHARTERED: https://stotis-baird.com/ Sherrie All, Ph.D., founder of Centers for Cognitive Wellness (formerly Chicago Center for Cognitive Wellness): https://lnkd.in/ezsUBXkf Marci Lobel-Esrig, founder, CEO, and general counsel of SilverBills : https://silverbills.com/ Alyse (Uh-lease) Nicole Dunn, founder and CEO of CareCopilot: https://carecopilot.co/ #CareCopilot #StotisAndBairdChartered #Attorneys #EldercareAttorneys #CentersForCognitiveWellness #ChicagoCenterForCognitiveWellness #CognitiveWellness #CognitiveHealth #SilverBills #BillConcierge #BillConciergeService #Caregiving #Caregivers #Blog #Blogs #BlogPosts #Eldercare #SeniorCare

Special thanks to Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM, CFPS of Higher Standards Caregiver Training for creating this great, short video with 3 tips on how to navigate anger and agitation in loved ones who have been diagnosed with dementia. For the full-length video and other videos with helpful tips for caregivers of aging loved ones, check out CareCopilot.co/Resources #CareCopilot #HigherStandardsCaregiverTraining #caregiving #dementia #alzheimers

In order to manage the medical, legal, and/or other needs of an aging loved one, you’ll need certain legal documents, like a Healthcare Proxy or Power of Attorney. Fortunately, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the National Academy Of Elder Law provide huge, free, online databases of attorneys who do exactly this kind of work. Be sure to check their reviews on Google, Yelp, and Avvo before you commit. You can also reach out to us at CareCopilot for more one-on-one guidance finding the right attorney for your family. #CareCopilot #caregiver #caregiving #alzheimers #dementia

If you're taking care of an aging loved one, and you have questions about what legal documents you need in order to help navigate their various medical, financial, and other needs, you definitely don't want to miss this legal workshop that we're co-hosting with NY Wills & Estates and Hilarity for Charity (HFC) on Wednesday, July 10th. See you there! #CareCopilot #caregiving #caregivers #eldercare #seniorcare

Resistance happens in life especially when it involves an aging loved one. But you are NOT alone. Contact us, CareCopilot for help on what to do in situations like this and more. #CareCopilot #caregiver #caregiving #alzheimers #dementia

Incorporating children in the life of an aging loved one helps build stronger relationships and improve the lives of everyone involved. Here are some fun and useful tips on what your loved ones can do with children. For more tips check out Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's and Alder Allensworth. #CareCopilot #caregiver #caregiving #alzheimers #dementia

Taking care of adult loved ones is stressful. REALLY stressful. Meditation can help. That's why CareCopilot has partnered with Kadampa Meditation Center New York City (Downtown Brooklyn location) to bring you a FREE, guided meditation class and discussion on Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00 pm EST. In this June 5th class, meditation teacher Sumit Som will be leading a guided meditation designed specifically for caregivers who are managing a resistant loved one who's pushing back on their care plan. To learn more or sign up, visit https://lnkd.in/eV7UtT22 See you there! #CareCopilot #caregiving #eldercare #seniorcare #meditation #nyc

It's that time again! We're hosting another FREE, in-person event for unpaid, family caregivers of aging parents here in New York City. This month, we're doing an unlimited 'boozy brunch' at Lady Blue in Hell's Kitchen. To learn more or sign up, visit https://lnkd.in/excXGsFZ We look forward to seeing you there! #CareCopilot #caregiving #caregivers #eldercare #seniorcare

Most of us understand how critical it is to have conversations with loved ones about their end of life wishes. Unfortunately, few of us actually have those conversations, because they're so uncomfortable. That's where The Conversation Project comes in. This nonprofit's mission is to help families have those difficult discussions. For conversation guides and other resources, visit https://lnkd.in/dxsF79J In the meantime, here's The Conversation Project's Senior Director Kate (O'Rourke) DeBartolo with three tips on how to initiate those tough talks: #CareCopilot #TheConversationProject

Thanks for the thoughtful spotlight Maria Pope! ❤️