Community Education
Presentation Topics
Our attorneys and staff are available to present for community or professionals groups. Our programs are designed to address the needs of the people we service, and we welcome the opportunity to tailor our information to meet any group’s specific needs, just as we do with our clients.
For more information and to discuss the details of your event, please contact Erin Vogt at: evogt@duttonelderlaw.com or 312.371.0954.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Program
Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA; and other professionals
Date: Monday, August 27, 2018
Location: College of Lake County’s Southlake Campus, 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, Illinois
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Registration: there is no charge to attend. However, registration is required by calling (847) 383-4870.
Legal Care for Parkinson’s Disease
When a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. This session will address important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts and Wills.
Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA
Location: Northshore University Health System, Glenbrook Hospital, 2100 Pfingsten Road, Glenview, Illinois
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact TPliskin@northshore.org to register.
Legal Care for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition
When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. This session will address important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, Wills. What legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care? How can Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts maximize a person’s quality of life?
Presented by: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Check-In/Refreshments: 8:00am-9:00am
Program Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Location: The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington, Illinois
Registration: Advanced registration is required. Please call 847-462-0885 or send an email to Events@Elderwerks.com .
Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers
This session addresses the various legal methods which allow a person to make healthcare and financial decisions for another person, such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Power of Attorney for Property, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, and Guardianships.
Presented by: Michaela Franco, MA, JD
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018
Time: 530pm- 6pm Registration and Light Meal; Program 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: St Joseph Village, 4021 West Belmont, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please call 847-462-0885 or email events@elderwerks.com to register.
Legal Care for Living with ALS
When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. This session will address important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, Wills. What legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care? How can Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts maximize a person’s quality of life?
Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018
Program Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm in Rosemont, Illinois
Registration: This program is being offered in conjunction with the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Please contact Judy Richman, RN, BSN, at 847 745 6020 for more information.
Prepare to Care
One of the most difficult tasks in the world is putting together a plan that you hope you and your loved ones will never have to use. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the proper documents in place to deal with life’s complications, especially when they are designed to help you care for someone close to you. This session will focus on the legal planning necessary in order to plan for today and the future
Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: Light Meal 5:30pm-6:00pm. Program: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Belmont Village, 500 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact 847- 537-5000 to register.
Legal Care for Parkinson’s Disease
When a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. This session will address important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts and Wills.
Presented by: Helen Mesoloras JD
Location: Northwestern Medicine/Neuroscience Institute in Winfield, Illinois
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact 630-933-4056 or Debra.Crystal@nm.org
Legal Care for Living with Early Onset Dementia
When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. This session will address important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, Wills. What legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care? How can Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts maximize a person’s quality of life?
Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2018
Program Time: 10:00am in Chicago, Illinois
Registration: This program is being offered in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter. Please contact Theresa Dewey at 847.779.6963 for more information.
