Category Archives: Grief

by | April 16, 2012

Chicago Tribune article regarding Advanced Directives

Partner Kathryn C. Casey was featured in a Chicago Tribune article regarding Advanced Directives. please click here to read the article  

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by | December 17, 2011

Tools to Help Choose a Good Nursing Home

By Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. December 6, 2011 Finding a high-quality nursing home for a family member is a daunting task. Many people have not had to make this decision before. And it’s often made under stress, when asking good … Continue reading →

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by | December 1, 2011

Who Are We?

Dutton & Casey, PC (Elder and Disability Law) Advocates for Elders, Persons with Disabilities, and their Loved Ones. The law firm of Dutton & Casey, P.C., is committed to serving our clients with the comprehensive and personally tailored service they … Continue reading →

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by | November 30, 2011

Medicaid is Changing

In Illinois, Medicaid is changing because the Deficit Reduction Act is being implemented. Click here to read more.

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by | July 5, 2011

Planning for a Hospital……Discharge

An admission to, and a discharge from,  the hospital can be scary for the patient, and the family. The National Family Caregiver Alliance published a guide on the hospital discharge process. It is vital to pay attention, and be involved, in the … Continue reading →

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by | August 20, 2010

Judith Johnson on Talking About Death and Dying

I just read an article by Judith Johnson, a life coach, that was published in The Huffington Post this week.  Her article, “Why We Need To Talk About Death and Dying” was summarized on another blog as a call for end-of-life … Continue reading →

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by | December 2, 2009

Hospice Care is 35 Years Old and More Commonly-Used Than Ever

Seattle PI published an interesting article on the history of hospice care and its evolution over the past 3 1/2 decades.  As someone who has seen the benefits of hospice care first-hand, it was surprising to hear that hospice care … Continue reading →

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by | November 13, 2009

November is National Family Caregivers Month

On October 30, 2009, President Obama proclaimed November 2009 to be National Family Caregivers Month.  Organizations across the country are encouraging caregivers to remember their own health and care this month and to consider senior care options. Click here to read … Continue reading →

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by | January 3, 0201

Medicare.Gov – Resource for Family Caregivers

Did you know that the website for Medicare has a section devoted to assisting family caregivers? Click here to learn more.

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