Category Archives: Hospice
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
Filed under Aging Parents, Caregivers, Effects of Aging, Elder law, Grief, Hospice
Four Drugs Cause Most Hospitalizations in Older Adults
Blood thinners and diabetes drugs cause most emergency hospital visits for drug reactions among people over 65 in the United States, a new study shows. Just four medications or medication groups — used alone or together — were responsible for … Continue reading
Medicare D
Just a reminder, Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7 to enroll in, or change, Medicare D coverage. For Resources on Medicare D, please go to www.medicare.gov; www.medicareinteractive.org; www.insurance.illinois.gov/ship
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
Medicaid is Changing
In Illinois, Medicaid is changing because the Deficit Reduction Act is being implemented. Click here to read more.
Alzheimer’s: Early Planning Critical to Financial Health
In a recent article in Reuters Magazine, Alzheimer’s: Early Planning Critical to Financial Health, working with a certified elder law attorney is an important step in planning for the future. Janna Dutton, founder of Dutton & Casey, is one of only … Continue reading
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
YOUR Elder Law Connection… From Dutton & Casey
The April, 2011 issue of the newsletter from the Law Firm of Dutton & Casey was published today. Please take a few minutes to read the newsletter… it contains many helpful articles and resources focusing on older adults, adults who … Continue reading
Janna Dutton Adds Care Advocate to Staff
At Janna Dutton & Associates, we know that, just as your family circumstances evolve over time, so do your elder law needs. To meet these needs, our practice is also evolving, which is why we are thrilled to announce the addition of Erin … Continue reading
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.
Filed under Aging Parents, Alzheimers, Caregivers, Consumer information, Disability, Grief, Hospice, Medicare, Nursing Facilities
