Elder Law - Cozen O'Connor’s Post

Did you know older adults are often happier than their younger counterparts? Learn from Dr. Katharine Esty, a resident at Deaconess Abundant Life Communities, about the truth of happiness as we age, and the value of growing older in community. Check out the full NBC feature here! World Happiness: Aging and Happiness (Part 2) (nbcnews.com)

I wrote this article several years ago. We we continue to uplift October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I invite you to read it, share it, and take action in your places and spaces of responsibility. I've been speaking, advocating, and training on topics related to domestic violence, economic abuse, and prevention for over a long time. "Why doesn't she/he leave" is still being asked by people in all walks of life. I shared a few in the article and can provide you with entire workshops, presentations, and keynotes for a deeper dive into that question. But what we really should be asking and answering is...Why does he/she abuse in the first place? What can we do individually and collectively to implement preventative strategies? What tangible resources are available for a safe and sustainable transition. I can provide you with some ideas around that as well. There must be more emphasis placed on these questions with a thoughtfulness around solutions for a public health issue that will continue long after the month of October comes to an end. #domesticviolence #prevention #publichealth #economy #awareness #healthandwellness

Is there a loved one in your life who is nearing a season to downsize? Have you opened up this conversation with them? Being in this position can feel like a difficult thing, but doesn’t have to be! On the blog, we’ve featured an article from Elder Impact, sharing advice on those who are helping transition their elderly loved ones from home to home. Elder Impact lends insight on all the positives to be found in this new season of life, and how to foster these conversations with care and confidence. Go check it out! https://lnkd.in/gsTYd4n8

❤️ This was a pretty special episode to record and something I think really embodies why we started the podcast! It was about sharing experiences and SarahJane Downing really did share. The more voices are heard, the more likely it is to help make a difference to someone and who knows, your voice could be the one to do that 📢 #healthcare #freedomtospeakup #empoweringchange #healthcarepodcast

"The effectiveness and perceived legitimacy of protective laws may be limited by the co-occurring harmful laws and political contexts that support discriminatory lawmaking, especially when protective laws depend on continued budget appropriations.40 Many states in the most protective class had potentially harmful laws (for example, related to racial profiling) that policy makers may need to address to reduce rates of and racialized inequities in premature mortality, including legal domains that could not be used in this analysis because virtually all states had harmful laws (for example, “stand your ground” laws) at the time of the study. These countervailing effects may be part of the wide variation in premature mortality rates, particularly among Black adults across the classes." In a Crossing the Chasm podcast (https://buff.ly/3tKi893), I discussed the link between the the legal system and health inequity. This is another perspective that highlights not only the overlap but the outcome. We celebrated Dr. King's holiday earlier this week and we should continue to take the time to identify that his work must continue. #healthinequity #structuralracism #dei #MLKday https://buff.ly/3Hgt0yo

a loss without measure

More and more seniors want to age in place at home – so how can they plan to do so safely while meeting their ever-evolving needs? In this episode of Matters Beyond Wealth, host Leanne Kaufman talks to Audrey Miller, MSW, RSW, founder and Managing Director of Elder Caring Inc. about the key considerations of aging comfortably at home. Listen here. https://lnkd.in/gmH4yU98

Your health can flip on a dime, and it may feel like a disaster when someone suddenly needs care, with no money or strategy in place to pay for it. Dementia, chronic illness, death of a spouse, old age, or other various unpredictable reasons may leave you needing long-term care, and if you're not prepared, it may cause issues for not only you but your spouse and children, too. Don't leave the future unknown – start your strategy now! Tune into this episode and share with a family member:

Your health can flip on a dime, and it may feel like a disaster when someone suddenly needs care, with no money or strategy in place to pay for it. Dementia, chronic illness, death of a spouse, old age, or other various unpredictable reasons may leave you needing long-term care, and if you're not prepared, it may cause issues for not only you but your spouse and children, too. Don't leave the future unknown – start your strategy now! Tune into this episode and share with a family member: