Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLC in Portland

Hi, I am Bill Cohen with Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLC in Portland. Originally from New England, I have lived in Oregon for over 30 years with my wife, Lori, and various furballs.

I've been a manager, financial advisor, compliance inspector, mentor, and volunteer. Customer service and helping people have been the common thread throughout for life's milestones, such as delivering a memorable wedding!

Not all of life's events are so joyous. My beautiful and loving mother, Sheila, lost her home due to Hurricane Katrina. Then, her health, ability to create art and, ultimately, her life were destroyed by Alzheimer's disease. I was her caregiver. 

Now I provide caregiving support in the Portland/Vancouver area and advise you on how to handle and manage the caregiving journey with your care partners living with dementia. I speak to organizations and meetings,  and facilitate caregiving support groups. 

I also lead a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, and am a volunteer and advocate for a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Professional and Academic Background 

Courses through the Alzheimer's Association include:

CARES® Dementia Basics™

CARES® Dementia-Related Behavior™

Teepa Snow's GEMS

McGinty Conferences

Degrees and past experience include:

Bachelors in Business Administration--Boston University

International MBA--Portland State University

Financial services, including investments and insurance 

Imagine if you, or someone you know who is a caregiver, could know in advance how to plan for and what to expect on your caregiving journey with your loved one. And if you could have someone there with you who has experienced everything you are or will be going through.

Envision if someone could help you minimize the stress, time, and costs of caregiving.

I do that.

Since I experienced all the issues and stages first-hand with my late mother, and know what a caregiver endures, I am a navigator for family and unpaid caregivers like you, or your clients. I advise you and provide guidance, support, and referrals to trustworthy service providers. Using a wraparound approach, I coordinate and collaborate with your care partner's support team to save you time, money, and stress.

I will advise you on a range of issues including:

* Elder law

* Financial matters

* Health care, insurance

* Options for housing, home, 

   palliative or hospice care

* Adult day/respite care

* Patient advocacy

* Mood swings, repeated 

   questions

* Loss of companionship, intimacy

* Long distance caregiving

* Quitting driving

I will guide you through the difficult journey ahead, and provide this personalized navigation and advice, or speak to your group, for an affordable fee. 

You don't have to go it alone. I can help.

Most family caregivers whose loved one has a diagnosis or the first signs of dementia are unaware of the resources, service providers, and options available to them. They may also be wary of working with unknown advisors or professionals, even with credentials and recommendations. 

I do the vetting and research for you. I will refer trustworthy, reliable service providers to you and your care partner. This saves you time and money, and relieves you of the stress of looking around and calling random advisors.  You can rest assured that you will be working with someone looking out for your family's best interests.

And, by coordinating and collaborating with your team of providers, particularly regarding Alzheimer's and other dementia, you will feel more confident that you are caring for your loved one as best as possible in a difficult, emotional situation. 

Therefore, I am a nurturing guide for family caregivers like you, or your clients. I help you cope with the "long goodbye" on your journey with your care partner, whether it is your spouse, parent, sibling, or close friend.