Past Speaking Engagements

Past Speaking Events

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.

Legal Care for Living with Early Onset Dementia

When you are diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. This session will address important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Wills. What legal options are available in planning and paying for your long-term care? How can Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts maximize your quality of life?

Presented by: Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Park Ridge, Illinois

Surrogate Decision Making - Who Decides When a Patient Can't

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD, Elder Law Attorney and Partner

This session will discuss these issues, and more, including questions commonly asked of elder law attorneys:

Who is the decision-maker authorized by Illinois law
What is the extent of a decisionmaker’s authority
What ethical standards should he or she apply when making decisions

Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Bloomingdale, Illinois

Legal Care for Living with Early Onset Dementia

Presented by: Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Park Ridge, Illinois

Location: This program was offered in conjunction with Advocate Memory Center. Please contact Danielle Dodson, MSW, LCSW at 847.720.6458 for more information

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. Attend this program to learn what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. This session will focus on how Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person's quality of life.

Presented by: Melissa Kallio, JD, Elder Law Attorney

Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois

Decisional Capacity: How to Determine When a Patient Can’t Make Their Own Decisions

This program, presented by a neuropsychologist and an elder law attorney, will discuss: the role of a neuropsychologist in objectively evaluating mental capacity for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment; the primary uses of a neuropsychological assessment; the levels of mental capacity needed to execute Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property; the rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney; the guardianship process; and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian.

Presenters: Cassandra Kandah, PhD and Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois

Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay for It All

When you are diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. Besides having the proper estate planning documents, you need to know what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. That Medicare will pay for it all is a myth. This session will focus on the limitations of Medicare and how Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person’s quality of life.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Des Plaines, Illinois

Legal Care for Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Presented by: Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This program was offered in conjunction with the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Northwestern.

Preparing Families for Dementia

This session will focus on the legal planning necessary to live with this chronic medical condition.

Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois

Legal Planning for Dementia

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2019 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Medicaid for Elder Law Attorneys

Presenter: Melissa Kallio, JD

Date: January 28, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois

Protecting Older Adults from Financial Abuse: Options and Best Practices

At this day long conference, Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, presented on estate planning and preventing fraud

Date: Monday, January 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois

Outsmarting the Granny Scammers

Financial exploitation of older individuals and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a growing problem in the United States. These situations are exacerbated by the incapacity of a victim. Learn how to utilize guardianship proceedings to terminate abuse and recover assets wrongfully taken from older adults and persons with disabilities.

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA

Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay for It All

When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, but you need to prepare legally. Besides having estate planning documents, you need to know what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. There is a common misconception that Medicare pays for more than it really does. This session will focus on how Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person’s quality of life.

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois

Resources for Today and The Future: Civics Committee Forum at Del Webb Sun City in Huntley, Illinois

Presented by: Erin Vogt, LCSW, CMC, Client Care Coordinator
Date: Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Huntley, Illinois

Shining Light on Elder Abuse

As the population ages, more awareness about elder abuse is critical to keeping older adult clients safe. This seminar will begin with education about the complex issues that are involved in elder abuse, including issues of power and control, intergenerational trauma and different types of abuse. Legal issues related to elder abuse will also by covered by an experienced Elder Law attorney. This workshop will conclude with a panel allowing attendees to voice questions and concerns.

Presented by: Mandy Burbank, LCSW and Melissa LaPointe, JD
Date: November 2, 2018 in Naperville, Illinois

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

Outsmarting the Granny Scammers: The growing problem on financial exploitation

This program will include:

· Review rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney including those that the agent doesn’t have

· Guidance on the guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian

· Overview of legal remedies available to adult protective services including access and freeze orders

· Discussion of legal safeguards that can be put in place by clients to protect from neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation

Presenter: Melissa LaPointe Kallio, JD

Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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 in Rosemont, Illinois. This program was offered in conjunction with the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

Fixing Problem Trusts Through the Amazing Trust and Trustees Act

Problem Trusts can become even more problematic when they involve incapacitated grantors or beneficiaries. What do you do when you have a poorly drafted trust, a trust that defies administration, or a trust that doesn’t meet the needs of its beneficiaries? Call in the Trust and Trustees Act and find a remedy through decanting, virtual representation, and non-judicial settlement agreements.

Presented by: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA and Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

This program was offered in connection with the Elder Law Short Course though the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and was for attorneys only.

The Wellness Experience: Education & Resource Senior Fair 2018

At the event, Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, presented “Legal Planning: Have a Say In Your Future”

Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Who Decides When a Patient/Client Cant?

This session will discuss the types of decision-makers that Illinois law recognizes to make decisions on behalf of adults: agents, guardians, and health care surrogates. Before you can successfully work with these decision-makers you need to (1) understand that the decision maker is legally entitled to make the decision at issue, and (2) know the extent of a decision-maker’s authority and what standards he or she should apply when making decisions on behalf of a disabled adult. This presentation will discuss these issues, and more, along with questions commonly asked of elder law attorneys.

Presented by: Melissa LaPointe Kaillo, JD

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Naperville, Illinois

The Unique Challenges of the Sandwich Generation

Presented by: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Chicago Illinois. This program was for employees for a corporation.

Who Decides When a Patient/Client Cant?

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 in Chicago, Illinois

Preparing Families for Dementia

It is estimated that half of people affected with dementia are not diagnosed. Among those diagnosed, families often complain about lack of disease education, resources, and care planning. This seminar will focus on what families need to know and expect as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias worsen over time. Practical issues such as day-to-day care, promoting autonomy and safety, and transitioning to the caregiving role will be discussed as well as planning for incapacity through legal and financial planning.

At the conclusion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

Understand the typical trajectory of dementia and related care issues,
Identify resources to help affected individuals and families better cope with the challenges of dementia,
Explain legal and financial tools to plan for incapacity and for long-term care at home or in a care facility.

Presenters: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, and Dan Kuhn, LCSW

Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Legal Planning for Clients who have a Chronic Medical Condition

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2018 in Highland Park, Illinois

This program was held for financial planners

Alzheimer’s Awareness Program

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA; and other professionals

Date: Monday, August 27, 2018 in Vernon Hills, Illinois

Elderwerks Education and Resource Senior Fair

(annual fair educating people who want to age well)

Erin Vogt, LCSW, CMC, our Client Care Coordinator, participated

Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Paying for Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know

Since Medicare does not pay for it all, what are your long-term care options to maximize a person’s quality of life? What about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts?

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Highland Park, Illinois

Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse, and Neglect

Topics to Include:

· How to screen for, respond to and report abuse, neglect and financial exploitation;

· Mandatory reporting procedures;

· Role of adult protective services agencies; and

· Identifying common frauds and scams that involve telemarketing, home repair, debt settlement, mortgage rescue, social security benefits and more.

Presented By: Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD, and Louis Hill, MA, Metropolitan Family Services

Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois

Legal Care for Young Onset Dementia

When a diagnosis of a dementia 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

Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Paying for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay for it All

Presented by: Melissa LaPointe, JD

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Lombard, Illinois

Legal Care for Living with a Mental Illness

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA

Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois

Legal Care for Dementia

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Northbrook, Illinois

Legal Care for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Carol Stream, Illinois

Legal Remedies for Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation

Program objectives:

Review rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney including those that the agent doesn’t have
Guidance on the guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian
Overview of legal remedies available to adult protective services including access and freeze orders
Discussion of legal safeguards that can be put in place by clients to protect from neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation

Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

North Shore Mental Health & Wellness Fair

Our Client Care Coordinator, Erin Vogt, LCSW, participated in this event. It was held to raise awareness of the mental health needs in our neighborhoods and connect residents to services and resources to help overcome mental and behavioral health challenges, leading to more fulfilling lives.

Date: Saturday, April 28th, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois

Navigating Legal Care for Family Caregivers: What Human Service Professionals Need to Know

This session will answer fundamental legal questions common to family caregivers. Helen will cover topics such as:

What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?
How does the law allow for a person to manage an incapacitated person’s finances?
How you can assist your clients avoid legal pitfalls as a family caregiver.
How can family caregivers utilize Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance and personal care contracts to maximize an incapacitated person's quality of life

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD in Carol Stream, Illinois

Legal and Financial Considerations for the Future

Presented by: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA

Location: Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois

Date: Monday, April 23, 2018. This program was offered in conjunction with the Support and Education for Early Dementia program at Northwestern.

Legal Care for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

This session will answer fundamental legal questions common to family caregivers.

Katie will cover Topics such as:

What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?
How does the law allow for a person to manage an incapacitated person’s finances?
How you can assist your clients avoid legal pitfalls as a family caregiver.
How can family caregivers utilize Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance and personal care contracts to maximize an incapacitated person's quality of life

Presented by: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Alsip Illinois

Legal Remedies for Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation

Program objectives:

Review rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney including those that the agent doesn’t have
Guidance on the guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian
Overview of legal remedies available to adult protective services including access and freeze orders
Discussion of legal safeguards that can be put in place by clients to protect from neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation

Presenter: Michaela Franco, JD

Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois

Legal Care for Dementia

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Presenter: Michael P. Franco, MA, JD.

Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Oak Park Illinois

Legal Care for Older Adults Who Have a Mental Illness

Presented by: Chris D’Agostino, MD, Medical Director, Amita Behavioral Medicine Older Adult Program and Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Medicaid Applications and Rules

Presented by: Melissa LaPointe, JD

Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018. This program was for Cook County Ombudsman

Legal Care for Dementia

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras JD

Location: Northshore Memory Café in Evanston, Illinois

Date: Friday, January 5, 2018

In Sickness and in Health: Estate Planning for Married Couples

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA and Helen Mesoloras, JD

Date: December 6, 2017 in Lisle, Illinois

This program is for attorneys only and is part of the 13th Annual Elder Law Short Course offered by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Understanding Decisional Capacity: How a Neuropsychologist Can Evaluate and Legal Options for Substitute Decision Making

By attending this session, participants will learn

How neuropsychologists evaluate cognitive functioning for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning.
The primary uses of a neuropsychological assessment.
The levels of decisional capacity needed to engage in the contract of power of attorney for healthcare and property.
Rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney including those that the agent doesn’t have.
The guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian.

Presented by: Dr. Christina Vocos and Michaela P. Franco, MS, JD

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Park Ridge, IL 60068

Understanding Decisional Capacity: How a Neuropsychologist Can Evaluate and Legal Options for Substitute Decision Making

By attending this session, participants will learn

How neuropsychologists objectively evaluate cognitive functioning for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning and when to engage a neuropsychologist.
The primary uses of a neuropsychological assessment and the major domains of cognition and emotion assessed by neuropsychologists.
The levels of decisional capacity needed to engage in the contract of power of attorney for healthcare and property.
Rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney including those that the agent doesn’t have.
The guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian.

Presented by: Anthony Tucci, Ph.D. and Michaela P. Franco, MA, JD.

Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Naperville, Illinois

Legal Remedies for Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation

Objectives:

Review rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney including those that the agent doesn’t have Education:
Guidance on the guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian
Overview of legal remedies available to adult protective services including access and freeze orders
Discussion of legal safeguards that can be put in place by clients to protect from neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation

Presented by: Melissa LaPointe, JD Melissa concentrates her practice in elder law, with a focus on long-term care planning, which includes Medicaid and VA planning, litigation for vulnerable adults against abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and guardianship estates. Her vast knowledge and presentation style make her the perfect person to speak on this important topic.

Date: Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Elmhurst, Illinois

Dementia,Ethics and Elder Law 2017

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies on topics including: A framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia,

Determination of decisional capacity,
Risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence,
Solutions for helping those at risk and more.

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and Dan Kuhn, LCSW

Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Preparing Families for Dementia

Understand the typical trajectory of dementia and related care issues,
Identify resources to help affected individuals and families better cope with the challenges of dementia,
Explain legal and financial tools to plan for incapacity and for long-term care at home or in a care facility.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD and Dan Kuhn, LCSW, Vice-President of Education for All Trust Home Care & author of Alzheimer’s Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers.

Date:Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in Lombard, Illinois

Understanding Decisional Capacity: How a Neuropsychologist Can Evaluate and Legal Options for Substitute Decision Making

By attending this session, participants will learn

How neuropsychologists objectively evaluate cognitive functioning for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning and when to engage a neuropsychologist.
The primary uses of a neuropsychological assessment and the major domains of cognition and emotion assessed by neuropsychologists.
The levels of decisional capacity needed to engage in the contract of power of attorney for healthcare and property.
Rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney including those that the agent doesn’t have.
The guardianship process and the role, authority, and powers of a guardian.

Presented by: Sherrie D. All, Ph.D. and Michaela P. Franco, MS, JD

Date: Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Wheaton, Illinois

Medicaid Overview for the Legal Practitioner

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Chicago This program was for attorneys only

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA This session will answer fundamental legal questions common to family caregivers. Janna will cover Topics such as

What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?
How does the law allow for a person to manage an incapacitated person’s finances?
How you can assist your clients avoid legal pitfalls as a family caregiver.
How can family caregivers utilize Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance and personal care contracts to maximize an incapacitated person's quality of life

Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Park Ridge, Illinois This program was presented for community members and professionals.

Illinois Elder Law 2017

Presenters: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA, Helen Mesoloras, JD and other professionals

Dates: Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Downers Grove Illinois and Friday, July 28, 2017 in Schaumburg, Illinois

Prepare to Care

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois

Legal Planning When Living with A Chronic Medical Condition – Huntington’s Disease

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD

Friday: Friday, June 23, 2017 in Schaumburg, Illinois

Legal Remedies to Protect Vulnerable Adults from Undue Influence and Financial Exploitation

Presented By: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Audience: This training was for law enforcement officers only and was offered though the Office of Illinois Attorney General.

Challenges in Representing Impaired Clients

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and other professionals

Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. This program was for attorneys only.

Aging Well Evanston

Erin Vogt, LCSW, our Client Care Coordinator, participated in this event.

Have a Say in Your Future

Adequate legal planning for older age involves more than writing a will. This session will address important topics which can impact you/your client physical, mental, and financial health such as surrogate decision-making, long-term care, and estate planning.

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Streamwood, Illinois

Legal Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay It All

When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do your clients need to prepare medically, they need to prepare legally. Attend this program to learn what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. This session will focus on how Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person's quality of life.

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois

Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law 2017

A framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia,

Determination of decisional capacity,
Risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence,
Solutions for helping those at risk and more.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD and Dan Kuhn, LCSW Date: Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Ethics and Elder Law

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Navigating Elder Care Issues

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and Rebecca Lerfelt, LCSW

Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Alsip, Illinois

Unprogram – affiliated with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter

Attorney Helen Mesoloras is President of the Chapter and was on the planning committee for the event.

Date: Friday, March 17, 2017 This program was for attorneys only.

The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Elder Law Practice

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and other attorneys This program was for attorneys only.

Legal Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay It All

When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. You need to know what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. This session will focus on how Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person's quality of life.

Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Elder Law Updates for Social Workers

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA

Date: Friday, January 20, 2017 This program is the Social Workers in Memory Care resource group of Chicagoland

12th Annual Elder Law Short Course Date: November 3, 2016 and November 4, 2016

Session: Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation with Estate Planning presented by Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and Darcy Chamberlin, JD

Session: Retirement Assets in Medicaid Planning presented by Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA This program was for attorneys only.

Dementia, Ethics, and Elder Law Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies on topics including: framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia, determination of decisional capacity, risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence, and solutions for helping those at risk, and more.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD and Dan Kuhn, LCSW

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Carol Stream, Illinois

Legal Planning When Living with a Chronic Medical Condition – Dementia

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA

Date: Monday, October 31, 2016 with the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois

Guardianship: What It Is: How It Works: and Alternatives

Presented by: Michaela Franco, JD

Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016

Medicaid Overview for the Elder Law Practitioner Presenter: Melissa LaPointe, JD Date: Monday, October 24, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

Have a Say In Your Future

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 (such as powers of attorney, wills, and trusts) in place to deal with life’s complications, especially when they are designed to help you or someone close to you. This session will focus on the legal planning necessary in order to plan for today and the future.

Presenter: Michaela P. Franco, JD

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in North Riverside, Illinois

Have a Say In Your Future

Adequate legal planning for older age involves more than writing a will. This session will address important topics which can impact your physical, mental, and financial health: disability, health care coverage, health care surrogate decision-making, long term care, planning for retirement, and estate planning.

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Norridge, Illinois

Legal Remedies for Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation: Social Work’s Role in Protecting Clients

Presented by: Melissa LaPointe, JD

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois

Amita Healthcare Healthcare Design Challenge, 2016

Presented by: Erin Vogt, LCSW, ACSW, CMC, our Client Care Coordinator, is participating in this program.

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016 and Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Unprogram - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter

Helen Mesoloras is President- Elect of the Association and is on the planning committee for the program.

Date: Friday, October 14, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. This program is only for attorneys

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 (which changed January 2016), Power of Attorney for Property, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Trusts Are Not Only for The Wealthy

What Are They? How Do They Work? How Can They Help Me or Someone I Care About? Attend this program and learn…a trust is a legal arrangement through which one person (or an institution, such as a bank or law firm), called a “trustee,” holds legal title to property for another person, called a “beneficiary.” There are different types of trusts (revocable, irrevocable, testamentary, and special needs), and each type of trust serves a different purpose. Helen will also discuss the document, the power of attorney for property, which deals with all financial matters, not just real estate. Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Elmhurst, Illinois

Cultural Competence: Working with Diverse Populations

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies on topics including: • Working with Older LGBTQ Adults • Low Vision Patients: From the Inside Out • Experiential Disability Exercise Presenters: Erin Vogt, LCSW, ACSW, CMC; Matt Vail, MA, LCSW; Gregg Pusateri, O.D., M.DIV. Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Wheaton, Illinois

Guardianship: What It Is; How It Works; and Alternatives

Presented by: Michaela Franco, JD Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in Oak Park, Illinois

Prepare to Care

Dementia, Ethics, and Elder Law

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies on topics including: framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia, determination of decisional capacity, risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence, and solutions for helping those at risk, and more. Presented by: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA, and Dan Kuhn, LCSW Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Legal Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay It All

When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. Important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, and Wills need to be addressed. In addition, you need to know what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. This session will focus on how Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person's quality of life. Presented by: Melissa LaPointe, JD Date: Monday, September 12, 2016

Advocate Healthcare Memory Center Professional Program: Alzheimer’s and Dementia: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Care

Presented By: Erin Vogt, LCSW, ACSW, CMC, our Client Care Coordinator, is participating in this program. Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Oakbrook, Illinois

Long-Term Care Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 This was a program for employees of Fannie Mae.

Legal Advocacy

Presented by: Melissa LaPointe, JD Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois This is an in-service for staff with a Case Coordination Unit for the Illinois Department on Aging.

Legal Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay It All

When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do you need to prepare medically, you need to prepare legally. Important topics such as Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, and Wills need to be addressed. In addition, you need to know what legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care. This session will focus on how Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts can be used to maximize a person's quality of life. Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Legal Remedies to Protect Vulnerable Adults from Undue Influence and Financial Exploitation

Presented By: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. This training is for law enforcement officers only.

Have a Say In Your Future

Guardianship: What It Is; How It Works; and Alternatives

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016 in Lombard, Illinois

Medicaid for Long-Term Care Planning

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Naperville, Illinois Session: Medicaid for Long-Term Care Planning, Helen Mesoloras, Elder Law Attorney at Dutton & Casey P.C.

Spring Into Education Day of CE's

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Session: Medicaid for Long-Term Care Planning, Helen Mesoloras, Elder Law Attorney at Dutton & Casey P.C.

Have a Say In Your Future

Adequate legal planning involves more than writing a will. This session will address important topics which can impact your physical, mental, and financial health: disability, health care coverage, health care surrogate decision-making, long term care, planning for retirement, and estate planning. Attend this session and learn about these important topics how to assist your clients, and yourself. Presenter: Michaela P. Franco, JD Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 2016 in Niles, Illinois

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Legal Advocacy for Long-Term Ombudsman

Presented by: Melissa LaPointe, JD Date: Friday, May 6, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois

Village of North Riverside’s Senior Fair

Erin Vogt, LCSW, ACSW, will be participating from Dutton & Casey Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016

Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law 2016

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 in Wheaton, Illinois Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and Dan Kuhn, LCSW

Unprogram - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter

Helen Mesoloras is President- Elect of the Association and is on the planning committee for the program. Date: Friday, April 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois

Legal Planning When Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Prepare to Care: Legal Planning when Living with ALS

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Date: Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Rosemont, Illinois

Navigating Elder Care Issues

Date: Saturday April 9, 2016 in Alsip, Illinois Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and Rebecca Lerfelt, LCSW, Assistant Director of PLOWS Council on Aging

Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law 2016

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies on topics including: framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia, determination of decisional capacity, risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence, and solutions for helping those at risk, and more. Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 in Barrington, Illinois Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA, and Dan Kuhn, LCSW

Guardianship: What It Is; How It Works; and Alternatives

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Date: Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois

Guardianship: What It Is; How It Works; and Alternatives

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Lincolnwood, Illinois

Legal Planning for Family Caregivers; What Professionals Need to Know

One of the hardest tasks in the world is putting together a plan your clients hope will never have to be used. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the documents in place to deal with life’s complications. This session will focus on the legal planning necessary to plan for today, and the future. Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Oak Park, Illinois

Illinois Elderlaw 2016

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA, Helen Mesoloras, JD, and other local attorneys Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016 in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Friday, January 29, 2016 in Tinley Park, Illinois

Dementia, Ethics, and Elder Law

An interactive presentation and case studies on topics including: framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia, determination of decisional capacity, risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence, and solutions for helping those at risk, and more. Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA, and Dan Kuhn, LCSW Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Hines VA Medical Center. This event was for social workers with the VA only.

Understanding Medicaid

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD Friday, December 4, 2015 in Naperville, Illinois. This program was for attorneys.

Prepare to Care

One of the hardest tasks in the world is putting together a plan you hope you and your loved one will never have to use. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the 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 to plan for today and the future. Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois

Boomers and Beyond Resource Fair; Presented by the Skokie Commission on Family Services

Friday, November 6, 2015 in Skokie

Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law

An interactive presentation and case studies of elder law & ethics topics such as: a framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia, determination of decisional capacity, risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence, solutions for helping those at risk and more. Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and Dan Kuhn, LCSW Friday, October 23, 2015 in Rosemont, Illinois. This was presented at the Midwest Chapter of the Aging Life Care Experts, formally National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Association, Annual Conference.

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition - Parkinson's Disease

Topics to be covered include: what are Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, Wills?; What legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care?; How can Medicare, Medicaid, and how long-term care insurance and personal care contracts maximize a person’s quality of life? Presented by: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Prepare to Care

One of the hardest tasks in the world is putting together a plan you hope you and your loved one will never have to use. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the 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 to plan for today, and the future. Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Elmhurst, Illinois

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Topics to be covered include: What legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care? What are Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts and Wills and why are they important? 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 Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter, UnProgram

Both Janna Dutton, JD, CELA, and Helen Mesoloras, JD, serve on the Executive Board of NAELA Illinois. Helen Mesoloras was on the planning committee for this program. Friday, October 2, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. This program was for attorneys only.

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

There are a variety of legal methods which allow a person to make the healthcare and financial decisions for another person. This session will address the various options for surrogate decision makers such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare (which changed on January 1, 2015), Power of Attorney for Property, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, the Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, Illinois. This session is for hospital staff only.

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition: What Social Services Providers Need to Know

When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do clients 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?..and more Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in Carol Stream, Illinois.

Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies of elder law & ethics topics such as: a framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia, determination of decisional capacity, risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence, solutions for helping those at risk and more. Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD and Dan Kuhn, LCSW Friday, September 18, 2015 in Norridge, Illinois

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

There are a variety of legal methods which allow a person to make the healthcare and financial decisions for another person. This session will address the various options for surrogate decision makers such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare (which changed on January 1, 2015), Power of Attorney for Property, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, the Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Adventist LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange, Illinois - this session was for hospital staff only.

Race Judicata

The attorneys and staff are sponsoring, and participating in this 5K race, which supports Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. Thursday, September 10, 2015 In connection with the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services’ Adult Protection Services Project, our attorneys assist, pro bono, the Cook County Adult Protective Services Agencies with their abuse, neglect and financial exploitation cases.

Prepare to Care; What Hospital Staff Need To Know

One of the hardest tasks in the world is putting together a plan you hope your clients and their loved one will never have to use. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the documents in place to deal with life’s complications. This session will focus on the legal planning necessary to plan for today, and the future. Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, Illinois -this program was for hospital staff only

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

When a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition is given, not only do clients need to prepare medically, they 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?.. and more. Presented by: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition - PPA and FTD

Topics to be covered include: What legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care? What are Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts and Wills and why are they important? How can Medicare, Medicaid, Long-Term Care Insurance and Personal Care Contracts maximize a person’s quality of life? Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Monday, August 17, 2015 at Northwestern University Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center. This presentation was for members of the family caregiver support program

Marriage Equality and Elder Law: Planning for Your Future

Finally, all people can be married. The implications of marriage, especially for older adults who are planning for their future, should be understood as it can impact you both financially and legally. Attend this session presented by Janna Dutton, Certified Elder Law Attorney, who has devoted her entire legal career to elder law, and learn what you need to know in order to make a decision that is appropriate for you and the person you love. Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Friday, August 7, 2015 at SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Bisexual Older Adults) in Bellwood, Illinois

Prepare to Care

One of the hardest tasks in the world is putting together a plan you hope you and your loved one will never have to use. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the 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 to plan for today, and the future. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Tuesday, August 11, 2015. This program was offered via telephone for the Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other organization.

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

There are a variety of legal methods which allow a person to make the healthcare and financial decisions for another person. This session will address the various options for surrogate decision makers such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare (which changed on January 1, 2015), Power of Attorney for Property, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, the Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Evanston Hospital, Evanston, Illinois Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Skokie Hospital, Skokie, Illinois Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, Illinois Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at t Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, Illinois -these sessions were for hospital staff only.

Understanding Estate Administration

Whenever a person dies, their estate needs to be collected and managed. Estate administration involves gathering the assets of the estate, paying the decedent's debts, and distributing the remaining assets. Not only are you dealing with the death of a loved one, the estate administration process can be overwhelming. Attend this program learn more about preparing for, and managing, this difficult task. Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

There are a variety of legal methods which allow a person to make the healthcare and financial decisions for another person. This session will address the various options for surrogate decision makers such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare (which changed on January 1, 2015), Power of Attorney for Property, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, the Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Illinois. This session was for hospital staff only.

Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies of elder law & ethics topics such as: a framework for addressing common ethical dilemmas involving people with dementia, determination of decisional capacity, risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence, solutions for helping those at risk and more. Presenters: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA and Dan Kuhn, LCSW Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Schaumburg, Illinois

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Attend this program to learn more about Powers of Attorney for Healthcare (which changed on January 1, 2015); Power of Attorney for Property, Healthcare Surrogate Act, Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Monday, May 18, 2015 in Evanston, Illinois.

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Attend this program to learn more about Powers of Attorney for Healthcare (which changed on January 1, 2015; Power of Attorney for Property, the Healthcare Surrogate Act, the Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Kathryn Casey JD, CELA Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter, UnProgram

Both Janna Dutton, JD, CELA, and Helen Mesoloras, JD, serve on the Executive Board of NAELA Illinois. Helen Mesoloras was on the planning committee for this program. Friday, May 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. This program was for attorneys.

Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Protecting Seniors through Legal Action

Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA was part of a panel discussion on this very important topic. Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. This program was for attorneys only.

Demenita, Ethics and Elder Law

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

This session answered legal questions common to all family caregivers in the hope of assisting you avoid legal pitfalls. Questions to be covered are: “What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Property, Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?”; “What options are available in planning and paying for long-term care?”; “How can family caregivers utilize Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts to maximize another’s quality of life?” Presenters: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA, and Rebecca Lerfelt, LCSW, Assistant Director of PLOWS Council on Aging. Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Alsip, Illinois.

Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law

Legal Planning for Family Caregiver

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Tuesday, April 14, 2015. This program is offered via the phone and was offered by Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other.

Undue Influence and Guardianship

Friday, April 10, 2015 at Family Services in Lake County. This was an inservice for staff.

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Attend this program to learn more about Powers of Attorney for Healthcare (which changed on January 1, 2015); Power of Attorney for Property, Healthcare Surrogate Act, Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. This was a program for professionals.

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Attend this program to learn more about Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property, Healthcare Surrogate Act, Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. This was a program for professionals.

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Attend this program to learn more about Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property, Healthcare Surrogate Act, Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

What are 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 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This was a program for the Northwest Community Hospital's Parkinson Disease Support Group. However, the program was helpful to people who have other chronic medical conditions.

Changes to Illinois Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Northshore Senior Center, Northfield, Illinois. This was an in-service for employees.

Illinois Elderlaw 2015

Topics to be covered include: Illinois Medicaid Long-Term Care; Planning Documents for the Elderly Client; Elder Abuse; Nursing Home Resident Rights; Informed Consent; Guardianship/Commitment; Advance Directives; and Legislative Updates. Presenters: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and other area attorneys Thursday, January 22, 2015 and Friday, January 23, 2015 in Oak Lawn and Arlington Heights, Illinois

Legal Advocacy

In a session at the 32nd annual Governor's Conference on Aging and Disability, Attorney Janna Dutton discussed our role with the Adult Protective Services Agencies in Cook County to advocate on behalf of the victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Thursday, December 12, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois

Special Needs Trust

Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD November 18, 2014 at John Marshall Law School. This program was for law students.

Prepare to Care

One of the hardest tasks in the world is putting together a plan you hope you and your loved one will never have to use. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the 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 to plan for today, and the future. Presenter: Helen Mesoloras, JD Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois

Prepare to Care

One of the hardest tasks in the world is putting together a plan you hope you and your loved one will never have to use. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the 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 to plan for today, and the future. Presenter: Erin Vogt, LCSW Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This program was for members of family caregiver support group.

Prepare to Care

One of the hardest tasks in the world is putting together a plan you hope you and your loved one will never have to use. When the unexpected happens, however, it helps to have the 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 to plan for today, and the future. Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in Hoffman Estate, Illinois.

Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, and Undue Influence

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Maywood, Illinois. This was a training for police officers and was offered in conjunction with the Elderly Services Officers Training through the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

Overview of Medicare

Presented by: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in Chicago. This program was for attorneys.

You and Me and Our Health

Presenters: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA, and Jack Cooksey, MD Friday, September 26, 2014 in Evanston, Illinois

Elder Financial Abuse: Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Financial Exploitation

Mistreatment of older adults is not just a matter of neglect or violence. Financial abuse is also all too common—and often, family members and caregivers are the culprits. Elder financial exploitation is defined as “the illegal use of an older adult’s funds or property for the benefits of someone besides the older adult. This includes theft, fraud, and use of influence over the senior to gain control over an older person’s money or property.” Presenters: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA; Ken Nimmo, Account Risk Services Specialist at BMO Harris Bank, N.A.; and Elizabeth Rivera, MSW, Adult Protective Services Supervisor at Aging Care Connections Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in LaGrange Park, Illinois

Clinical Challenges in Determining Competency / Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Presenters: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and Renato de Los Santos, MD Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Elder Law and Ethics, 2014

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in Evanston, Illinois

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers-Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property, Healthcare Surrogate Act, Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Oak Park, Illinois

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

This session will attempt to answer legal questions common to all family caregivers in the hope of assisting you avoid legal pitfalls. Questions to be covered are: “What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Property, Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?”; “What options are available in planning and paying for long-term care?”; “How can family caregivers utilize Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts to maximize another’s quality of life?” Presenters: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA, and Rebecca Lerfelt, LCSW, Assistant Director of PLOWS Council on Aging. Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Oak Lawn, Illinois

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

This session will attempt to answer legal questions common to all family caregivers in the hope of assisting you avoid legal pitfalls. Questions to be covered are: “What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Property, Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?”; “What options are available in planning and paying for long-term care?”; “How can family caregivers utilize Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts to maximize another’s quality of life?” Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Barrington, Illinois

Taking Control of Your Future

Guardianship

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Wednesday, April 16, 2014. This was an inservice for care management / social work department at Hinsdale Hospital

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers - Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property, Healthcare Surrogate Act, Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Medicaid Update

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in Skokie, Illinois. This was an inservice for Illinois Members of the National Association Professional Geriatric Care Managers.

What Every Social Service Provider Needs to Know about Guardianship

In this session, attendees will learn about the guardianship process, what the guardian can and cannot do, the rights of the ward, alternatives to guardianship, and much more. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Tuesday, February 25, 2013 in Evanston, Illinois

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Location: McNeal Hospital, Berwin, Illinois. This was an inservice for social work/care management staff. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA

Illinois Elder Law 2014

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and other area attorneys Location: Downers Grove, Illinois

Winter UnProgram

This program was for attorneys and was offered through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter. Presenter from Dutton & Casey: Helen Mesoloras, JD. Topic: Drafting Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning Documents

Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Lisle, Illinois

Elder Law Short Course, 9th Annual

Presenters from Dutton & Casey: Janna Dutton, JD and Helen Mesoloras, JD Thursday, November 21, and Friday, November 22, 2013 in Lisle, Illinois. This program was for attorneys and was offered through the Illinois institute of Continuing Legal Education.

Legal Ability Planning - How to Prepare For and Prosper in Adulthood

Adequate legal planning for living with a disability, whether your own or your loved one’s, involves more than writing a will. It requires legal documents designed for living. Attend this session, led by an attorney practicing disability and elder law, as she discusses important topics, including health care planning and coverage, financial and health care surrogate decision-making, long term care, and other important planning tools designed to protect your physical, mental, and financial health, or that of someone you care about, during life Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Skokie, Illinois

Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Caregiver and Professional Education and Support Conference

As part of this conference, two sessions of “Expanding Your Care Team as Needs Change – Early to Middle Stage” were presented by Janna Dutton, JD, Attorney ; Mary O’Harra, AM, LCSW, Social Worker and Assistant Director of Education; Sandra Weintraub, PhD, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences Monday, November 4, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois

Legal Issues That Can Affect Older Adults

Monday, October 21, 2013 at Chinese American Service League, Chicago, Illinois. This was an inservice for agency employees.

Elder Law and Ethics, 2013

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies of elder law & ethics topics such as:

Determination of decisional capacity
Risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence
Solutions for helping those at risk
Changes to Medicaid

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Schaumburg, Illinois

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

What are 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?

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD Tuesday, septmber 24, 2013 at Advocate Lutheran General’s Older Adult Services, Des Plaines, Illinois. This program was held for the families of the adult day program and the Expressions program participants.

Special Needs Planning

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD Friday, September 27, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. This program was for attorneys.

Elder Law and Ethics, 2013

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD Thursday, September 12, 2013 in Glenview, Illinois

Have a Say in Your Future

What are Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, Wills? How can you assist yourself and your family now and … if care is needed in the future? For answers to these and other questions, plan on attending this session! Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois

Administering a Special Needs Trust

Attorney Janna Dutton will provide information on the duties of the administrator of a special needs trust. It is important for family members who put special needs trusts in place to understand what is required of the trust administrator in order to be certain that the right person is selected to fulfill this important job. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD,CELA Thursday, July 18, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

This session will focus on Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property, Healthcare Surrogate Act, Mental Health Preference Treatment Declaration Act, and Guardianships. Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

This session will attempt to answer legal questions common to all family caregivers in the hope of assisting you avoid legal pitfalls. Questions to be covered are: “What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Property, Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?”; “What options are available in planning and paying for long-term care?”; “How can family caregivers can utilize Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts to maximize another’s quality of life?” Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA and Rebecca Lerfelt, LCSW, Assistant Director of PLOWS Council on Aging. Saturday, April 27, 201 in Orland Park, Illinois

Understanding Key Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

This session will attempt to answer legal questions common to all family caregivers in the hope of assisting you avoid legal pitfalls. Questions to be covered are: “What are the duties and authorities under a Power of Attorney for Property, Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Trust or Living Will?”; “What options are available in planning and paying for long-term care?”; “How can family caregivers can utilize Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and personal care contracts to maximize another’s quality of life?” Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Monday, April 22, 2013 in Glenview, Illinois

Elder Law and Ethics, 2013

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies of elder law & ethics topics such as:

Determination of decisional capacity
Risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence
Solutions for helping those at risk
Changes to Medicaid

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Friday, April 19, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois

Elder Law and Ethics, 2013

Please join us for an interactive presentation and case studies of elder law & ethics topics such as:

Determination of decisional capacity
Risk factors for neglect, abuse, exploitation, and undue influence
Solutions for helping those at risk
Changes to Medicaid

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois

TRUSTS :What They Are, How They Work, and How They May Help You or Someone You Care About

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD. A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person (or an institution, such as a bank or law firm), called a “trustee,” holds legal title to property for another person, called a “beneficiary.” There are different types of trusts (revocable, irrevocable, testamentary, and special needs), and each type of trust serves a different purpose. Katie’s presentation style and vast knowledge on this subject make her the perfect person to speak on this important topic. Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

TRUSTS; What They Are, How They Work, and How They May Help You or Your Clients

A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person (or an institution, such as a bank or law firm), called a “trustee,” holds legal title to property for another person, called a “beneficiary.” There are different types of trusts (revocable, irrevocable, testamentary, and special needs), and each type of trust serves a different purpose. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Morton Grove, Illinois

Progressive Tour (Lake County)

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Legal Planning When Living with a Chronic Medical Condition: Huntington's Disease

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Northbrook, IL This presentation was part of the annual conference of Huntington's Disease Society of America, Illinois Chapter.

Elder Law Update, 2013

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA January 23, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois

Medicaid in Illinois

As you know, since January 1, 2012, the Medicaid program in Illinois has undergone major changes. Attend this program, facilitated by Elder Law Attorney Janna Dutton to learn more about the changes, how it impacts our clients, and the ethics of how changes to a program, designed to serve a valuable population, increased their vulnerability. Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Friday, January 18, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois

Guardianships: What They Are, How They Work, and How They Can Assist Your Clients

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Friday, December 14, 2012. This session was offered in conjunction with the Illinois Department on Aging's Annual Governor's Conference on Aging in Chicago, Illinois.

Advanced Issues in Tax Planning and Medicaid and Retirement Benefits

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Lisle, Illinois. This program was part of the 8th Annual Elder Law Short Course sponsored by Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Elder Law and Ethics, 2012

Presenter: Karthryn C. Casey, JD, CELA November 8, 2012 in Vernon Hill, Illinois

Legal Planning for Family Caregivers: What Professionals Need to Know

Presenter: Janna Dutton Date: November 7, 2012 in Morton Grove, Illinois

Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, and Undue Influence

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Wednesday, October 24, 2012. This training was for police officers and was offered in conjunction with the Elderly Services Officers Training through the Illinois Attorney General's Office

Medicaid Update

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA October 16, 2012 in Skokie, Illinois

Legal Interventions for Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation.

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA Thursday, October 11, 2012. This training is for supervisors with the Illinois Department on Aging's Elder Rights Division.

The Tenth Annual Conference on Contemporary Catholic Healthcare Ethics End of Life Care & Institutional Identity in the Catholic Tradition

Presenters: Kathryn C. Casey, JD and Erin Vogt, LCSW October 11-12, 2012 at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Understanding Medicaid

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Barrington, Illinois

6 Topics Older Adults Should Discuss with their Lawyer

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CEL August 29, 2012 in Norridge, Illinois

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers: What Social Service Providers Need to Know

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA June 13, 2012.

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition (Dementia)

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA March, 14, 2012 in Des Plaines, Illinois

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

Presenter: Janna Dutton March 6, 2012.

Medicaid Update

February 27, 2012. Partners Janna Dutton and Kathryn C. Casey presented this session, which was sponsored by Elder Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association

Radio Show on Financial Exploitation & Forensic Accounting

February 25, 2012. Attorney Janna Dutton appeared on Aging Info Radio to discuss Financial Exploitation.

Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition (Parkinson's Disease)

Presenter: Kathryn C. Casey, JD Date: February 15, 2012 in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Advanced Issues in Advanced Estate Tax Planning

February 10, 2012. Attorney Janna Dutton presented at this session, which was offered through the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.

Legal Planning for the Living with a Chronic Medical Condition (Dementia)

February 9, 2012. In this session, Attorney Kathryn Casey discussed information vital for people who have memory loss and their families to know.

Illinois Elder Law 2012

January 27, 2012. Attorney Janna Dutton presented at this program, which was be beneficial for everyone who works with, or on behalf of, older adults and their families.

Advanced Issues in Long-Term Care

January 19, 2012. Attorney Kathryn C. Casey presented at this session, which was offered through the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Medicaid Myths

December 15, 2011. Attorney Janna Dutton discussed Medicaid and related topics at the Linkages Program, a program for People with a Disability and their Families.

Estate Planning 101

December 8, 2011. Janna Dutton presented "Estate Planning 101" at the Illinois Department on Aging's Governor's Conference on Aging.

First Do No Harm

December 8, 2011. Kathryn Casey presented "First Do No Harm" at the Illinois Department on Aging's Governor's Conference on Aging.

7th Annual Elder Law Short Course

December 1, 2011. Attorney Janna Dutton presented at this course, which was offered through the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

National Memory Screening Day

November 15, 2011. Care Coordinator Erin Vogt assisted with the National Memory Screening Day event at Arden Courts in Elk Grove Village.

Resource Fair for People with a Disability and their Families

November 1, 2011. This fair provided attendees the opportunity to hear two speakers and learn about local community-based resources.

Legal Planning for Family Caregivers; What Professionals Need to Know

October 21, 2011. Attorney Kathryn C. Casey presented at the Senior Coalition of Lake County.

Legal Planning For Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

October 18, 2011. Attorney Kathryn C. Casey presented at a support group for people who have Parkinson's Disease and their Loved Ones.

Legal and Ethical Issues for Family Caregivers: What Professionals Need to Know

October 13, 2011. Attorney Janna Dutton presented information on legal topics vital for professionals to know in order to serve their clients.

Navigating Legal Planning for Family Caregivers

October 10, 2011. Attorney Janna Dutton shared vital information, related to legal planning, for family caregivers of a person who has dementia.

Why Cant They Throw It Away, Understanding Hoarding and Other Odd Behaviors With Older Adults

September 23, 2011. Attorney Kathryn C. Casey presented Why Can’t They Throw It Away, Understanding Hoarding and Other Odd Behaviors With Older Adults.

Illinois Elderlaw 2011

September 23, 2011. This program examined the legal issues of planning for disability/incapacity and provided current information crucial to care planning for older clients.

Determining Competency and Decisional Capacity in Older Adults

September 20, 2011. Attorney Janna Dutton and Dr. Renato Delosantos presented on this important topic.

Taking Pride in Wellness

September 16, 2011. We participated in a wellness fair at the Center on Halsted.

Elder Law Update

September 15, 2011. In this session, Attorney Janna Dutton updated attendees on two important subjects...New Power of Attorney Act and DRA. Elder Law and Ethics, 2011 September 14, 2011. This program provided an overview of Elder Law topics within an ethical framework.

Radio Show for People who have a Disability

August 31, 2011. Attorney Kathryn Casey was the featured guest on "Disabled Radio". Click here to listen to the podcast.

Legal Issues For Family Caregivers

July 26, 2011. Kathryn Casey presented Legal Issues For Family Caregivers.

Legal Ability Planning - How to Prepare For and Prosper in Adulthood

July 9, 2011. Medicaid Update: What You Need to Know to Serve Your Clients

July 8, 2011. Janna Dutton presented at the Illinois Department on Aging’s Elder Rights Conference.

Legal Planning for Family Caregivers: What Professionals Need to Know

July 7, 2011. Kathryn Casey presented at the Illinois Department on Aging’s Elder Rights Conference.

Legal Planning for Family Caregivers: What Professionals Need to Know

June 29, 2011. Janna Dutton presented Legal Planning for Family Caregivers.

Legal and Financial Planning for Older Adults and Their Loved Ones

June 11, 2011. A free presentation at the Orland Park Public Library.

Elements Impacting Elder Law Planning

June 8, 2011. torney Janna Dutton presented at this session, which was offered through the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.

Elder Law and Ethics, 2011

June 1, 2011. is program provided an overview of Elder Law topics within an ethical framework. Discussion included topics of importance to all individuals working with older adults.

Six Topics to Discuss With Your Elder Law Attorney

May 18, 2011. pert in elder law discussed six important topics to discuss with your elder law attorney.

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers; What Social Service Providers Need to Know

May 4, 2011. Attendees learned to navigate the legal issues involved in caring for an incapacitated person.

Advising Clients on Asset Preservation and Asset Building

May 3, 2011. Attendees were informed of how to advise your client after obtaining a lump sum settlement in a divorce, or lawsuit, or back benefits from Social Security.

Legal Planning for Family Caregivers

April 25, 2011. Kathryn Casey presented, legal planning for family caregivers.

Have a Say in Your Future: Powers of Attorney and Other Important Documents

April 12, 2011. Attorney Kathryn Casey presented “Have a Say in Your Future: Powers of Attorney and Other Important Documents” at Wheeling Township.

ISBA Women’s Law Committee and Elder Law Committee Presentation on Aging

April 7, 2011. Attorney Kathryn C. Casey and Erin Vogt, LCSW, presented at the ISBA Women’s Law Committee and Elder Law Committee Presentation on Aging.

Senior Health and Services Fair

April 1, 2011. Erin Vogt, LCSW, participated in the Senior Health and Services Fair at the Arlington Heights Senior Center.

Legal Planning for Family Caregivers

March 22, 2011. Attorney Janna Dutton presented “Legal Planning for Family Caregivers” at Covenant Home of Chicago.

Northwestern FTD/PPA Caregiver Education and Support Conference

March 21, 2011. Janna Dutton spoke at Northwestern University's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center Conference.

Elder Law and Ethics, 2011

March 17, 2011. This program provided an overview of Elder Law topics within an ethical framework.

Legal Planning for Living with Dementia

March 14, 2011. This session answered fundamental legal questions common to all clients and family members.

Legal Planning for Family Caregivers

March 8, 2011. Attorney Kathryn Casey presented “Legal Planning for Family Caregivers” at Arden Courts. March 2, 2011. Attorney Kathryn Casey presented “Legal Planning for Family Caregivers” at Barrington Area Council on Aging. February 15, 2011. 6 Topics Older Persons Should Discuss with their Attorney. Presented by Attorney Melissa Howitt

The Deficit Reduction Act and How This Will Affect Your Clients

February 1, 2011. Attorney Janna Dutton presented “The Deficit Reduction Act and How This Will Affect Your Clients”

Elder Law and Ethics, 2011

January 21, 2011. Attorney Janna Dutton presented a session at “Elder Law and Ethics, 2011"

Illinois Elder Law 2012

January 1, 2011. In this program, Janna Dutton, and other elder law attorneys, presented topics that are of importance for everyone who works with older adults and/or their families.

Special Needs Trusts

December 16, 2010. Attorney Janna Dutton addressed issues related to estate planning for families of adults with disabilities.

2010 Governor's Conference on Aging

"The Next Steps After Diagnosis" for National Memory Screening Day

November 16, 2010 To recognize National Memory Screening Day, Dutton & Casey social worker Erin Vogt presented on "The Next Steps" at Arden Courts in Elk Grove Village.

Powers of Attorney - The Impact of New Legislation and When a POA and Guardianship Collide

November 15, 2010 IICLE Short Course, Lisle, IL.

Protecting Your Clients: It's a Zoo Out There

November 5, 2010 NAELA Fall Institute, San Diego, California

Elder Law and Ethics Update, 2010

November 3, 2010 Methodist Home for Covenant Health Care Systems.

Six Documents Older Persons Should Discuss With Their Elder Law Attorney

October 27, 2010 Rush University Medical CenterChicago, Illinois.

Legal Planning for Your Older Loved One

September 30, 2010 St Alexius Medical Center, Resource Center for Seniors, Hoffman Estates.

The Balancing Act: Employees as Family Caregivers

September 29, 2010 Erin Vogt, LCSW, presented a program on Family Caregivers at Lewis University.

6 Topics Older Persons Should Discuss With Their Elder Law Attorney and Care Advocate

September 22, 2010 Mather Lifeways (program is through their Telephone Topics Program).

6 Topics Older Persons Should Discuss With Their Elder Law Attorney and Care Advocate

September 21, 2010 Mather Lifeways (program is through their Telephone Topics Program).

Dutton & Casey, P.C. at Hollywood House Health Fair

September 13, 2010 SenioReach working with Heartland Housing’s affordable senior living community, Hollywood House, hosted a Health Fair.

Legal Interventions in Elder Abuse

September 2, 2010 Rush Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, IL.

Navigating Legal Issues for Caregivers

August 17, 2010 Arden Courts.

Sponsor of Charting the Future: Working Together for Older Adults

July 14, 2010 Elder Rights and TRIAD Conference, Schaumburg Marriott.

Legal Planning For a Person Who Has Dementia

July 12, 2010 Rush University Medical Center, Older Adult Services, Bowman Health Center.

Professional Development Program

June 16, 2010 Janna Dutton spoke on legal capacity and how the law interprets competency.

Estate Planning: Planning for Disability

June 16, 2010 at AIG, Chicago, IL.

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education: A Day on Elder Law

May 13, 2010 Basic Estate Planning for the Elder Client.

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education: A Day on Elder Law

May 7, 2010 Basic Estate Planning for the Elder Client.

Illinois Elder Law 2010 Conference

February 12, 2010

Estate Planning: Why You Need To Do This No Matter Who You Are, and How You Can Get Started

February 2, 2010 Senior Lifestyles Radio, 94.9FM WSJM

Legal Issues: Planning Ahead When You Are Living With Parkinson's Webinar

Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA

Contested Guardianships: Discovery and Pre-Trial Discovery Motions

December 4, 2009 at the IICLE 5th Annual Elder Law Short Course, Chicago, Illinois

Planning to Navigate the Aging Journey

September 26, 2009 Presenter: Janna Dutton, JD, CELA

The Basics of Probating a Decedent’s Estate: How to Protect the Disabled Person’s Interests

May 7, 2009 at Office of Cook County Public Guardian Office, Chicago, Illinois

Elder Law and Ethics Update 2009

May 1, 2009 Sponsored by: Alexian Brothers Older Adult Institute, Janna Dutton & Associates, and Oakton Community College.

2008 Governor’s Conference on Aging

December 11, 2008 Planning for Disability to Minimize the Risk of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation, Chicago, Illinois

Planning for Disability

October 28, 2008 at AIG, Chicago, Illinois

Elder Law and Ethics Update 2008

September 19, 2008 at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Caregiver and Professional Education Conference Frontiers Dementia (FTD)

August 11, 2008

How to Combat Financial Abuse of Elders

June 27, 2008

Combating Financial Exploitation

June 20, 2008 IICLE Starting Points: Basics of Elder Law.

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Surrogate Decision Making - Who Decides When a Patient Can't

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Decisional Capacity: How to Determine When a Patient Can’t Make Their Own Decisions

Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay for It All

Legal Care for Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Preparing Families for Dementia

Legal Planning for Dementia

Medicaid for Elder Law Attorneys

Protecting Older Adults from Financial Abuse: Options and Best Practices

Outsmarting the Granny Scammers

Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay for It All

Resources for Today and The Future: Civics Committee Forum at Del Webb Sun City in Huntley, Illinois

Shining Light on Elder Abuse

Legal Care for Parkinson’s Disease

Outsmarting the Granny Scammers: The growing problem on financial exploitation

Prepare to Care

Legal Care for Living with ALS

Fixing Problem Trusts Through the Amazing Trust and Trustees Act

The Wellness Experience: Education & Resource Senior Fair 2018

Who Decides When a Patient/Client Cant?

The Unique Challenges of the Sandwich Generation

Who Decides When a Patient/Client Cant?

Preparing Families for Dementia

Legal Planning for Clients who have a Chronic Medical Condition

Alzheimer’s Awareness Program

Elderwerks Education and Resource Senior Fair

Paying for Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know

Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse, and Neglect

Legal Care for Young Onset Dementia

Paying for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay for it All

Legal Care for Living with a Mental Illness

Legal Care for Dementia

Legal Care for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Legal Remedies for Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation

North Shore Mental Health & Wellness Fair

Navigating Legal Care for Family Caregivers: What Human Service Professionals Need to Know

Legal and Financial Considerations for the Future

Legal Care for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

Legal Remedies for Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation

Legal Care for Dementia

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Legal Care for Older Adults Who Have a Mental Illness

Medicaid Applications and Rules

Legal Care for Dementia

In Sickness and in Health: Estate Planning for Married Couples

Understanding Decisional Capacity: How a Neuropsychologist Can Evaluate and Legal Options for Substitute Decision Making

Understanding Decisional Capacity: How a Neuropsychologist Can Evaluate and Legal Options for Substitute Decision Making

Legal Remedies for Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation

Dementia,Ethics and Elder Law 2017

Preparing Families for Dementia

Understanding Decisional Capacity: How a Neuropsychologist Can Evaluate and Legal Options for Substitute Decision Making

Medicaid Overview for the Legal Practitioner

Navigating Legal Issues for Family Caregivers

Illinois Elder Law 2017

Prepare to Care

Legal Planning When Living with A Chronic Medical Condition – Huntington’s Disease

Legal Remedies to Protect Vulnerable Adults from Undue Influence and Financial Exploitation

Challenges in Representing Impaired Clients

Aging Well Evanston

Have a Say in Your Future

Legal Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay It All

Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers

Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law 2017

Ethics and Elder Law

Navigating Elder Care Issues

Unprogram – affiliated with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter

The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Elder Law Practice

Legal Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay It All

Elder Law Updates for Social Workers

Guardianship: What It Is: How It Works: and Alternatives

Legal Remedies for Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation: Social Work’s Role in Protecting Clients

Amita Healthcare Healthcare Design Challenge, 2016

Unprogram - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter