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Cash Envelope Budgeting System: A Simple, Tangible Way to Manage Your Money

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers a practical guide to using a cash-based system to manage personal finances. It outlines how patients can use physical envelopes for different spending categories, helping them stay mindful of their budget without relying on digital tools. This method is ideal for individuals who benefit from a tangible, visual approach to money management. Share this resource with your patients to support their financial independence and encourage responsible spending habits.
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Tax Filing Preparation Checklist (United States)

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help your patients stay organized this tax season with a simple, easy-to-follow checklist designed to reduce the stress of gathering necessary documents. This resource provides a step-by-step guide to ensure patients have everything they need to file their taxes, whether they plan to do it themselves or pass the information along to a CPA. Share this tool with your patients to support them in managing the often-overwhelming task of tax preparation.
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Reducing Cognitive Load: Using the Reminder App to Maintain Multiple Shopping Lists

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Managing multiple shopping lists can be a challenge for many patients, particularly those navigating cognitive difficulties. This resource equips therapists with practical strategies for utilizing the Reminder App to help clients streamline their shopping experience. Learn how to guide patients in creating, organizing, and prioritizing their lists to reduce cognitive load and enhance their independence during shopping tasks. With user-friendly tips and step-by-step instructions, this resource empowers therapists to support clients in remembering essential items and managing their daily activities more effectively, ultimately promoting confidence and self-sufficiency in their routines.
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Apple Assistive Access: How it Works and How to Set it Up

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Apple Assistive Access is a valuable tool that enhances accessibility for individuals with cognitive impairments or vision loss. This resource is designed for therapists and caregivers, offering a clear understanding of how Assistive Access works and step-by-step guidance on setting it up. Discover how to customize device settings to meet the unique needs of those you support, enabling easier navigation and interaction with technology. With practical tips and straightforward instructions, this resource empowers therapists and caregivers to facilitate meaningful technology use, promoting independence and enhancing engagement in daily activities for their clients.
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Choosing a Homestay or Hotel for Vacation

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Practice implementation of aids/strategies to compensate for cognitive impairments with real-life activity determining which homestay or hotel best fits your wish list for your next vacation.
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Navigating the Complex and Frustrating World of Hospital Bills and Insurance Claims

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Medical bills are increasingly complex and overwhelming, especially with current insurance models. This resource offers a strategy for breaking down costs to ensure that what is being charged is what is actually owed. Boost confidence with money management skills with this activity + full page of tips to help people navigate their hospital bills and insurance claims. Note that this is a U.S.-centric activity and focuses on U.S. legislation as well as typical U.S.-based health insurance policies.
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