Category Archives: In home care
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
American Parkinsons Disease Young Onset Center
The December newsletter contains many informative articles! Click here to read the December newsletter.
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.
November Newsletter
Our newsletter contains helpful information for older adults, people who have a disability, and the people who care about them. Please click here to read the November issue.
Medicaid Protection for Same-Sex Couples
When one partner in a long-term relationship needs expensive long term care, often the only way for the couple to pay for it is to look to Medicaid. Historically, there have been no spousal impoverishment protections afforded to partners in … Continue reading
Program for Family Caregivers of Somone Who Has Parkinson’s Disease
For information on the online program, from the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, please click here.
Event: Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers
Presented by Attorney Janna Dutton, this session will answer fundamental legal questions common to all family caregivers responsible for taking care of individuals who are unable to care for themselves. Learn to navigate the legal issues involved in caring for … Continue reading
Filed under Caregivers, In home care, Programs
Foundation for Health and Aging Newsletter……
The patient information division of the American Geriatrics Society published their Fall, 2011 newsletter. Click here to read the newsletter as it contains many informative articles.
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
