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"An award-winning app that can help patients with dementia will launch later this month in app stores. But unlike most apps made by professional software developers in a male-dominated tech industry this one was created by three teenage girls. The Nigerian-Irish teens are the champions of Technovation Girls, an international competition that challenges young women to develop an app that can solve a problem in their community. The annual competition is hosted by Technovation, a nonprofit organization that empowers girls to become leaders in tech." https://www.npr.org//good-news-story-nigerian-irish-teen-g

How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!) Takeaway: Ask older people what they want. Takeaway: Dig deeper to find out how the person is really feeling.... Takeaway: See if the older person can come up with solutions to their problems. Takeaway: When offering up TLC, don't forget to take the older person's culture into consideration. Takeaway: Acknowledge the hard work of the caretakers and find ways to help them get a little self-care. https://www.npr.org//how-to-care-for-older-people-in-the-p #cifg #fiduciaryinsantabarbara #covid19 #coronavirus #eldercare

"Appropriate levels of activity and socialization are essential to patients with dementia. Without proper stimulation, patients are at increased risk of developing some of the behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, including agitation, paranoia, anxiety, and, in severe cases, aggression. Being confined to the home and depending solely on the primary caregiver for all activities and social needs is a recipe for a meltdown. Dementia-related meltdowns can be dangerous and may impair the caregivers’ ability to continue caring for their loved ones at home." Please see important information and resources for caregivers in this timely article: https://www.independent.com//how-to-help-dementia-patient/ #cifg #fiduciaryinsantabarbara #dementia #caregivers #caregiving #covid #coronavirus

"A common misconception is that you have to be either old or rich to have an estate plan, which is why a lot of young people avoid it. But the reality is that estate planning is important regardless of your age or wealtheven if you are young and have modest assets." https://www.forbes.com//personal-finance-for-young-adult/

Congratulations, Courtney!

Congrats to our own: Courtney DeSoto, CEO of Channel Islands Fiduciary Group Finalist in the 2020 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards, Professional Services category! ... Join CIFG and WEV in congratulating Courtney and her co-finalists Check back on July 6 as WEV announces the winners in all ten categories! #womeninbusiness #womenbusinessleaders #womentrepreneurs #WEVcommunity #SOEawards2020 #CIFG #FiduciaryinSanraBarbara #CIFiduciarygroup

"The SOE Foundation’s Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards are held in the spring each year. They are designed to recognize the contributions of outstanding women entrepreneurs in Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties to the economy as well as to support future economic growth through the recognition, financial support, and education of student entrepreneurs." CEO Courtney DeSoto, Channel Islands Fiduciary Group, is honored to have been selected as one of thirty finalists this year! Congratulations to all of the finalists from CIFG! https://soefoundation.org/industry/2020-finalists/

We love this photo and these great mental health tips published by our friends at Hollywood Storage: "Our mental health impacts our thoughts, behaviors and emotions. When we’re healthy mentally and emotionally, it allows us to more easily adapt to the changes in life and manage adversity. Benefits for maintaining mental and emotional health include: - Less anxiety... - More positive outlook - Better self-esteem - Reduced likelihood of depression" https://www.hollywoodstoragecenter.com//maintaining-ment/ #staywell #cifg #channelislandsfiduciarygroup #fiduciaryinsantabarbara #covid19 #805strong

Reminder about Giving Tuesday with a really lovely photo (!) from our friends at Friendship Center. #givingtuesday #friendshipcenter #fiduciaryinsantabarbara #cifg #channelislandsfiduciarygroup

A helpful reminder about maintaining virtual contact with vulnerable loved ones excerpted from Villa Alamar's recent newsletter (written by Mary Brook, Associate Executive Director, Alexander Gardens Assisted Living; edits and adaptation by Luciana Mitzkun Weston, Villa Alamar Resident Services Director): "The biggest challenge for the residents is the visitation restriction. Since family and friends cannot visit at this time the staff is assisting with arranging phone calls... and setting up Zoom and Facetime meetings with their families. These kind of meetings bring great comfort to our residents, who enjoy connecting with their loved ones while outwardly expressing marvel and enchantment with the technologyoften with lots of giggles! Those are dear moments that we all treasure and we encourage family and friends to stay connected." #villaalamar #memorycare #covid19 #cifg #fiduciaryinsb #channelislandsfiduciarygroup

Please see these helpful links from Edward Jones, and stay healthy and safe! "Managing through this time of uncertainty adds a certain layer of stress to our daily lives. We've gathered resources to help you adapt and manage through this time." https://www.edwardjones.com//physical-emotional-wellness.h... #covid19 #stayhome #alonetogether #fiduciaryinsantabarbara #cifg #channelislandsfiduciarygroup

Happy Friday everyone! Please see these helpful suggestions from psychologists for "How To Protect Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus Pandemic . . ." https://www.forbes.com//how-to-protect-your-mental-healt/ #covid19 #mentalwellness #staysafe #cifg #cifiduciarygroup #fiduciaryinsantabarbara #healthyaging #alonetogether

Great Infographic from the World Health Organization re Coping with Stress During the Pandemic #alonetogether

If you are finding you have some time to address some of those tasks you put aside generally, now is the time to check out: "Seven Tips For Converting Your Retirement Plan To Your Estate Plan" https://www.forbes.com//seven-tips-for-converting-your-r/ #fiduciaryinsantabarbara #cifg #channelislandsfiduciarygroup #retirementplanning #estateplanning