When her parents’ health declined, CCS co-owner Nancy Fagan drew on decades of eldercare expertise while navigating the emotional reality of being a daughter and caregiver. Read her reflection in Stepping Up.

SSI and Medicare are often challenging to understand, but they can be life-changing. For adults with disabilities, these benefits open doors to housing, healthcare, and long-term stability. At CCS, we help families navigate these systems every day with our work that echoes the insights in elder law attorney Elizabeth Gray’s must-read article.

Occupational therapists remain one of the most underutilized allies in adult guardianship. From evaluating functional capacity in contested cases to building person-centered care plans that prevent unnecessary guardianships, OTs bring a deeply human, problem-solving lens to some of the most difficult legal decisions families and courts face. This post shares real-life examples and and why their role is gaining relevance in the courtroom.