Clear Guidance, LLC

04/07/2026

Game. Set. MATCHING SHIRTS. 👕

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible T-SHIRT SPONSORS for making sure everyone at the Care Managers for a Cause pickleball fundraiser looks as good as they play (or at least tries to 😉).

Because let’s be honest… nothing says team spirit like a great tee—on the court, on the sidelines, and everywhere after. These shirts aren’t just swag—they’re a wearable reminder of a community rallying together for something bigger.

Thanks to your support, our players and fans will be repping this cause in style while helping us serve up awareness and smash our goal of ending Alzheimer’s. 💜

More sponsor shoutouts coming soon—trust us, you’ll want to be a fan of this lineup!

04/06/2026

YOUNG-ONSET ALZHEIMER'S: WHEN SYMPTOMS BEGIN BEFORE AGE 65
When Alzheimer's begins in middle age, misdiagnosis may be more likely. This rare form of Alzheimer's affects work, finances and family.

WHAT IS YOUNG-ONSET ALZHEIMER'S?
Young-onset Alzheimer's disease is an uncommon form of dementia that affects people younger than age 65. The condition also is called early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Most people with Alzheimer's are age 65 and older. About 1 in 9 people age 65 and older in the United States has Alzheimer's disease. About 110 of every 100,000 adults between ages 30 and 64 have young-onset Alzheimer's.

WHAT TO DO AT WORK
Before your condition notably affects your ability to do your job, talk to your employer.
What you can do:
*Find out if you can switch to a position that better suits your change in abilities.
*Make sure you and your spouse, partner or caregiver understand your work-related benefits. Find out whether your workplace has an employee assistance program.
*Explore benefits you may get through the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and COBRA.
*If you feel overwhelmed, consider reducing your hours or taking time off.

FINANCIAL ISSUES
A person with young-onset Alzheimer's usually has to quit work, and the loss of income is a serious concern. Finances get even tighter if a spouse or partner quits a job to become a full-time caregiver.
What you can do:
*Talk with a financial planner and an attorney to help you plan for your future financial needs and eligibility for benefits.
*Ask your employer whether early retirement is an option.
*Explore what benefits may be available to you through Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.
*Organize your financial documents and make sure that your spouse or partner understands and can manage your family's finances.

COPING TIPS FOR COUPLES
After a diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's, spouses or partners often feel a sense of loneliness or loss as they face the possibility of spending many years without an active partner. Losing the romantic component and changing to a caregiver status also complicates the relationship.
Try to:
*Talk about what kind of help you need from each other. Talk about changes you're experiencing and ways your needs have changed. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
*Continue participating in activities you enjoy with your partner and adapt as necessary. *Find new activities that you can enjoy together.
*Keep a folder of resources that you may need as the disease progresses.
*Find a counselor who works with couples facing issues you feel challenged by, such as sexual relations and changing roles in the relationship.

To read the full article by the Mayo Clinic Staff, please visit

Young-onset Alzheimer's disease is a rare form of dementia that presents unique challenges. Learn more about causes, diagnosis and how to cope.

04/03/2026

PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH

National Parkinson's Awareness Month in April encourages us to participate in one or more events near you supporting further research bringing us closer to a cure.

Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder. Over time, this slowly progressing condition causes tremors, gait and balance issues, limb stiffness or rigidity, and a slow muscle movement. While each person responds differently to the disease, complications often become serious.

According to the Parkinson's Foundation, approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease each year. While young adults are rarely diagnosed with Parkinson's, the risks increase with age. Beyond age, other risk factors include:
- If a close relative has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, your risk increases.
- Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with Parkinson's.
- Herbicides and pesticides may pose a slight risk for Parkinson's.

There is no cure, and more research is needed. Awareness, treatments, and education go a long way to supporting those affected by the disease, but they are not a cure.

To learn how Clear Guidance can support you or a loved one living with or recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, please visit https://buff.ly/L4YIulg or call (339) 777-5919.

04/02/2026

Say sit back—and a plush THANK YOU—to our incredible LOUNGE SPONSORS for bringing the ahhh to the Care Managers for a Cause pickleball fundraiser!

Because let’s be real… even the fiercest pickleball rallies deserve a timeout. Whether you’re cooling down between matches, swapping game strategies, or just giving your paddle hand a well-earned break, this is the place to be. 😉

Thanks to your generosity, guests can recharge in style before heading back onto the court.

We’re so grateful to partner with businesses and community champions who know that a great tournament is all about balance—fast-paced fun and a perfect place to lounge—while helping us move closer to ending Alzheimer’s. 💜

Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more amazing sponsors leading up to the event!

03/31/2026

Say cheers—and a shiny THANK YOU—to our incredible TROPHY SPONSORS for bringing the bling to the Care Managers for a Cause fundraiser! 🏆

Because let’s face it… what’s a memorable night without a little hardware to prove it? Thanks to your generosity, we’ll be raising more than spirits—we’ll be raising trophies to celebrate the real MVPs making a difference.

We’re so grateful to partner with businesses and community champions who know that recognizing impact is always worth its weight in gold (plating 😉) while helping us move closer to ending Alzheimer’s. 💜

Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more amazing sponsors leading up to the event!

03/30/2026

Clear Guidance was so proud to be a part of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and National Down Syndrome Society conference this past weekend at the DCU Center in Worcester.

BRIGHTER FUTURES: A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND AGING

This inspiring conference celebrated adult and aging loved ones with Down syndrome, their family members and friends as well as the many professionals, educators, advocates, and other supporters who connected with one another, shared best practices, celebrated victories, and advocated for acceptance and inclusion. The conference was aimed at building a brighter future as people with Down syndrome transition to adulthood and become active members in their communities.

Our very own Clo Cottrell, along with Dr. Julie Moran, presented an informative workshop on, "What if?... & What now? Navigating aging & dementia care needs for adults with Down syndrome".

INSPIRING...UPLIFTING...JOYFUL...LOVING!

03/27/2026

🏓 D**k responsibly… we’re almost out of room!

Our Care Managers for a Cause Pickleball Fundraiser (benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association 💜) is filling up FAST—like, “that last open court everyone’s eyeing” fast.

*BUSINESS PARTNER PLAYER SLOTS? Almost gone!
*COURT SPONSORSHIPS? Just 2 left (YES, TWO 😱).

If you’ve been thinking about joining in, consider this your friendly nudge—or competitive call-out. Don’t get stuck on the sidelines wishing you had signed up.

Lock in your spot and let’s rally for a great cause!

Sponsorship Opportunities, Tickets and Registration: https://buff.ly/AbxOVNj
Click on "Reserve a Spot"

03/26/2026

Let the games begin—and a big THANK YOU to our incredible BRACKET SPONSOR for bringing the competition to the Care Managers for a Cause fundraiser!

Because let’s be honest… it’s not a real showdown without a little friendly trash talk, some unexpected upsets, and plenty of d***s, drops, and dramatic rallies at the net. Thanks to your generosity, the stage is set for an epic pickleball bracket where only one team will come out on top.

From perfectly placed shots to “did that just hit the line?!” moments, these teams are ready to battle it out for the ultimate prize: our Championship Trophy—and, of course, lifelong bragging rights.

We’re so grateful to partner with businesses and community champions who know how to serve up the fun while helping us move closer to ending Alzheimer’s. 💜

Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more amazing sponsors leading up to the event!

03/25/2026

The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) are proud to present:
Brighter Futures: A National Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome and Aging.

When: March 27-28, 2026
Where: DCU Center in Worcester, MA
Website: https://buff.ly/C4MdKeM

CLEAR GUIDANCE Care Manager, Clorinda "Clo" Cottrell, LICSW, CDCP and Dr. Julie Moran, DO will be presenting:
“What If?” & “Now What?”: Navigating Aging and Dementia Care Needs for Adults with Down Syndrome.

Overview: As adults with Down syndrome are now routinely reaching old age, we are seeing incredible milestones—but also unique challenges. One of the most significant is the elevated risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In this workshop, Clorinda "Clo" Cottrell, LICSW and Dr. Julie Moran, will explore how families and caregivers can build a roadmap for support from adulthood into the aging years. Attendees will gain insight into dementia-capable care, including practical strategies for supporting individuals after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and essential future planning to ensure the right supports are in place for the journey ahead.

To learn more about Clo Cottrell and the services offered at Clear Guidance, please click here https://buff.ly/2b84YQ0

Featuring the latest research and timely information from experts on a range of topics related to adulthood and aging for individuals with Down syndrome.

03/24/2026

Say cheese—and a big THANK YOU to our incredible PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR for bringing the fun to the Care Managers for a Cause fundraiser!

Because let’s be honest… if there isn’t a photo booth, did the night even happen? Thanks to your generosity, guests will strike a pose, share some laughs, and leave with snapshots full of memories (and maybe a few goofy faces).

We’re so grateful to partner with businesses and community champions who know how to capture the moment while helping us move closer to ending Alzheimer’s. 💜

Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more amazing sponsors leading up to the event!

03/23/2026

VANDERBILT CENTER FOR COGNITIVE MEDICINE ENROLLS FIRST DOWN SYNDROME PARTICIPANT FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE STUDY

By: Danny Bonvissuto

Evan Dewey makes friends everywhere he goes. He’s buddies with the Vonlane bus drivers who transport him and his father, Brian, from his hometown of Atlanta to the Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine — the closest enrollment site for the worldwide ABATE study that is testing a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome.

Evan, 42, has also made friends with Lamar Bowman, RN, and Sherri Halls, RN, at the Vanderbilt Clinical Research Center where he has his blood work done before he heads to Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital to receive either a placebo or an immunotherapy vaccine designed to show the body how to create antibodies against amyloid plaques, or abnormal deposits of protein in the brain that cause Alzheimer’s disease. During his post-shot observation, Evan listens to music, eats lunch and chats with his friend Sarah Nelson, DNP, FNP-BC, a nurse practitioner with the Center for Cognitive Medicine.

The goal of ABATE is to see if the vaccine reduces the amyloid in the brain, with the ultimate goal of preventing Alzheimer’s disease development in individuals with Down syndrome. This is the first in a series of studies Vanderbilt Health will participate in with these goals in mind.

Clinical trials related to Alzheimer’s disease have been ongoing for decades, but clinical trials related to Alzheimer’s disease for those with Down syndrome are new — even though they are a high-risk population.

“Individuals with Down syndrome are at markedly elevated risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease because they have a third copy of the amyloid precursor protein gene on chromosome 21,” said Jo Ellen Wilson, MD, PhD, MPH, associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the study’s principal investigator. “So, from very early on in life they’re developing much more amyloid than the non-Down syndrome community. And by the fourth decade of life, around half but perhaps even more individuals with Down syndrome will already have elevated amyloid in their brains, which is the main biologic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.”

To read the full article by Vanderbilt Health News online, please visit https://buff.ly/ovyFqE8

03/20/2026

ATTENTION!!!

We’re down to just a handful of sponsorship opportunities for our Care Managers for a Cause pickleball fundraiser—and they’re going FAST!

This is your chance to rally with our community, have some fun on the court, and make a real difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Every dollar raised supports the incredible work of the Alzheimer’s Association, helping individuals and families who need it most.

Don’t miss out on:
🏓 High-energy community engagement
💜 Supporting a mission that matters
📣 Valuable visibility for your business

When they’re gone, they’re gone—secure your sponsorship NOW!

Sponsorship Opportunities, Tickets and Registration: https://buff.ly/kCGPIb8
Click on Reserve a Spot

For questions or partnership opportunities: Debi Miller debimiller@clearguidance.org