Nebraska Caregiver Coalition

09/01/2026

Attend our FREE virtual webinar coming up, titled "Legal Aspects of Caregiving," presented by Jayne Wagner, Managing Attorney for HELP at Legal Aid of Nebraska.

From powers of attorney to advance directives, this session breaks down the legal essentials of caregiving in plane language - so you can plan ahead with peace of mind.

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 16th from 12pm-1pm CT.

This event is free, but registration is required:

https://go.unl.edu/caregivers

If you can't make it, past recordings are available at the bottom of the webpage at the link provided above.

08/28/2026

Paperwork, powers of attorney, and planning ahead - are you ready, or totally lost in legal land?

Attend our FREE virtual webinar coming up, titled "Legal Aspects of Caregiving," presented by Jayne Wagner, Managing Attorney for HELP at Legal Aid of Nebraska.

From powers of attorney to advance directives, this session breaks down the legal essentials of caregiving in plane language - so you can plan ahead with peace of mind.

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 16th from 12pm-1pm CT.

This event is free, but registration is required:

https://go.unl.edu/caregivers

If you can't make it, past recordings are available at the bottom of the webpage at the link provided above.

08/27/2026

“Back when my husband Carl was sick... I didn’t take care of myself, so I let a lot of things go that I should have been taking care of.” — Dolly Parton

Those words are a powerful reminder of something so many family caregivers experience: when we’re focused on caring for someone we love, our own needs can quietly move to the bottom of the list.

Dolly’s story is a reminder that caring for the caregiver matters, too.

This article takes a thoughtful look at the often-overlooked toll caregiving can take on a person’s own health and well-being.

Read the full article below:

Like many caregivers, Dolly Parton didn’t take care of her own health while caring for her ailing husband. That’s not unusual, even among people with resources.

08/17/2026

Paperwork, powers of attorney, and planning ahead - are you ready, or totally lost in legal land? Take this quiz to find out:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicawilliamscook/legal-aspects-of-caregiving

Be sure to sign up for our FREE virtual webinar coming up, titled "Legal Aspects of Caregiving," presented by Jayne Wagner, Managing Attorney for HELP at Legal Aid of Nebraska.

From powers of attorney to advance directives, this session breaks down the legal essentials of caregiving in plane language - so you can plan ahead with peace of mind.

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 16th from 12pm-1pm CT.

This is a FREE webinar, but registration is required:

https://go.unl.edu/caregivers

If you can't make it, past recordings are available at the bottom of the webpage at the link provided above.

Paperwork, powers of attorney, and planning ahead—are you ready, or totally lost in legal land? Take this quiz to find out.

08/05/2026

In case you missed it, here is yesterday's presentation on Medicaid Work Requirements, given by Jacob Kawamoto, Deputy Director of Policy and Plan Management for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care. You may find the the presentation recording, as well as resources sharing during the presentation by following the link below:

https://respite.ne.gov/medicaid-work-requirements-overview

Thank you Jacob for your time presenting to the Nebraska Caregiver Coalition.

Originally presented August 4, 2026 The Nebraska Caregiver Coalition hosted an important discussion on Nebraska's new Medicaid Work Requirements. The session explored key policy updates, who may be affected, and implementation timelines. Presenter Jacob Kawamoto, Deputy Director of Policy & Plan Ma...

08/04/2026

The 2026 Nebraska Elder Justice Training takes place TOMORROW, August 5th and you may still register if you haven't done so already!

This free annual training explores topics impacting older Nebraskans and provides valuable information for professionals, caregivers, and community members alike. Attend virtually from anywhere in Nebraska or join in person (limited seating available).
Free continuing education credits are available for nursing, social work, mental health, and legal professionals.

Learn more and register by using the link below:

https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Aging-Elder-Justice-Training.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawTfA1VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeomxek1LeA3EVnC09s0bxyAfhr33qbskek_llVOIREvb_btboPN3dm99nSuw_aem_W1zVSpda_GwvGxiDXmDo_g

The State Unit on Aging provide a training course on Elder Abuse Awareness. Professionals learn to recognize possible abuse. This event is held every summer.

08/03/2026

🔊 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 💻
📅 Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 | 10 a.m. CT

TOMORROW - Join the Nebraska Caregiver Coalition and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Director of Policy and Plan Management for the Nebraska DHHS Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care, Jacob Kawamoto, for a presentation discussing Nebraska’s new Medicaid work requirements this upcoming Tuesday, August 4th. This is a FREE webinar that you may attend by visiting this link to join: go.unl.edu/caregivercoalition