Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLC

12/04/2025

This is a wonderful compilation by Bridgetown Music Therapy for any person living with dementia, or other condition, and their family.

We’re excited to bring you our annual Holiday Gift Guide - 2025 edition! ➡️ https://www.bridgetownmt.com/blog/bridgetown-gift-guide

This list features thoughtful, meaningful, and therapeutic gift recommendations specially selected for older adults, individuals with dementia, caregivers, and care professionals. Discover 10 handpicked ideas covering art, music, and cognitive tools to foster joy, connection, and well-being! Direct links to easily purchase items included.

View it here: https://www.bridgetownmt.com/blog/bridgetown-gift-guide

Zinnia TV Nana's Books Engaged In Rec Geri-Gadgets Artfully Aging® LLC Mirador Magazine

12/03/2025

I recently received the Pillars of Partnership award from the Oasis Senior Advisors Portland, Mid-Valley, & Vancouver team. Thank you, Amanda Ballard and Breanna Skinner Dickinson. I am honored and humbled. 💜

11/29/2025

I recently received this award from the Oasis Senior Advisors Portland, Mid-Valley, & Vancouver team. Thank you, Amanda Ballard and Breanna Skinner Dickinson. I am honored and humbled. 💜

10/29/2025

Thank you to C2P Enterprises for having me on a recent episode of their Bucket Plan On-Demand podcast!

Preview:
https://lnkd.in/gJfFYyXc

I had the pleasure and opportunity to talk with Kirsten Schlumbohm on How to Support Caregiving Clients.

Be sure to listen or watch on The Bucket Plan On-Demand and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform!

Find the episode here: https://c2pe.info/4hyhD6z

Learn how to better support your caregiving clients. Discover practical ways to identify caregiver stress, discuss long-term care planning, and build holistic support teams.

10/09/2025

We hope to see you October 18 at Grand Hotel at 7265 SW Hazelfern Rd

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/100064739228951/posts/1216345133866783/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Thank you, Jessica Nosen with Forest Park Hospice!

09/16/2025

For my 13th year, I walk in honor and memory of my mother, Sheila. I will be at Vancouver WA’s Esther Short Park on September 21 and Portland’s Oregon Zoo on October 11

Many of us are the faces of this debilitating disease for which there is still no cure. However, we ALL have a reason to end Alzheimer's. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease.

Please make an impact to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association by visiting my fundraising Web page to donate today:

http://act.alz.org/goto/Bill_2025

Thank you!
Bill Cohen 💜

09/08/2025

This advice column by Hax is appropriate with many good suggestions. I did many of these, or at least tried them, with my late mother.

What works or worked for you and your person living with dementia?

Bill

https://cohencaregivingsupport.com/supporting-you

I can support you, your family or your clients. I’ve been there. 💜

https://www.gjsentinel.com/carolyn-hax-july-17-2025/article_33da045e-6348-4cea-bc59-24d646149210.html

Adapted from an online discussion.

07/11/2025

07/11/2025

📣 Voices of HOPE: Meet Our Group Leaders 💜

Throughout July, we’re sharing the real stories that shape HOPE Dementia Support—and today, we’re honored to spotlight one of the compassionate leaders behind our support groups.

Whether it’s a quiet conversation or a moment of shared laughter, our group leaders help create safe, welcoming spaces where care partners and persons living with dementia feel supported and empowered.

🫶 Support groups are more than meetings. They’re lifelines.

➡️ Learn more about our support group locations and times: www.hopedementiasupport.org/findasupportgroup

06/19/2025

Whether or not you are in health or senior care, or are a family or professional caregiver, self care is vital.

How do you practice it? Some people:

• Go for a walk
• Get a massage
• Do yoga or meditation
• Exercise or play a sport
• Have coffee with friend(s)
• Read a book
• Listen to music

Along with some of those, I like to “escape” to a favorite scenic and relaxing place.

I am on Vancouver Island, BC again. I love the relative quiet, the beauty of the area, and the friendly people. I am not only volunteering, networking, and socializing, but also walking along the endless parks, rivers, and lakes, and (of course) playing pickleball. And, beyond a vacation, living among and like the locals. It is a favorite way to relax and recharge in my version of an island paradise.

Yes, I continue to advise and support caregivers. I am still available for consultation and facilitating my support groups and memory cafe. I also continue my other volunteer work virtually. I can still be reached by phone, email, text, and Zoom…just not in person. (See below for contacting me).

I look forward to hearing from or reconnecting with many of you in the months to come. Let me know how you practice self-care or how I can support you.

That’s my passion.

Caring Regards,
Bill Cohen, CSA® 💜
Caregiver Support & Trained Elder Mediator
503-522-8320
bill@cohencaregivingsupport.com

Has my support helped you? Please leave a review:
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To learn more or contact me: https://lnkd.in/dRPmU2W

I can support you, your family, and your clients. I’ve been there.

06/04/2025

I loved this. Since my mother had Alzheimer’s, I was surprised at the end of this video.

Many people present well in public, regardless of what they are going through.

This is from 2023 done by a soccer/football club

https://youtu.be/tX8TgVR33KM?si=acoQsFYnxKtMxUT9

Bill 💜

At times, it can be obvious when someone is struggling to cope. But sometimes the signs are harder to spot. Check in on those around you. ...

05/19/2025

This is beautiful and stirring. At the new Canadian cabinet swear-in, this First Nation woman sings O Canada in English, French, and her native languages. Such a diverse, rich culture. ❤️🇨🇦

https://youtu.be/Sw2Zy_lCUIU?si=2kR7F30qKgZFguG_