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Understanding an Elder Care Coordinators Role
Elder Care Coordinators As a part of our Life Care Planning practice, each client is assigned an Elder Care Coordinator (ECC) to ensure our firm meets the individual needs of our clients and their families. It is the responsibility of the ECC to develop and maintain...
An Open Message From Applegate & Dillman Elder Law
To our clients and the communities we serve, Those of us at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law have been deeply saddened and disturbed by recent events in our country. Many of us don’t know what it feels like to be victims of racism or experience hatred based on our...
Tips for Families of Long-Term Care Patients During the Pandemic
Tips for Families of Long-Term Care Patients During the Pandemic By: Carol Applegate and Lisa Dillman, Attorneys, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law Some senior living facilities are beginning to let family members visit residents outdoors in accordance with state...
Tax Expert Answers Most Common Questions on Stimulus Checks
At Applegate Dillman Elder Law, many of our clients have called in with concerns and questions regarding their Coronavirus stimulus checks. To cut through the noise and get you reliable answers, we reached out to tax expert, Kim Storen of Storen Financial. Check below...
Safe Shopping Tips When Shipping Isn’t An Option
Concern over trips to the grocery store have many of us turning to online delivery options like Shipt, Amazon Fresh and Instacart. These services provide no-contact delivery, with many providers dropping groceries right to your door. Despite these options, growing...
Do’s & Don’ts When Under Indiana’s “Stay at Home” Order
The management and control of COVID-19 relies on a global effort of social distancing. From March 25 through April 7, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has ordered a ”stay at home” order. That means residents should stay in their homes and limit travel to essential...
COVID19, Coronavirus Precautions
Applegate & Dillman Elder Law Extends Provisions Through May 4 All clients and prospective clients have been notified of the precautions Applegate & Dillman Elder Law has taken to keep families safe and healthy during this COVID-19, Coronavirus pandemic. In...
2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures from the Alzheimer’s Association
Attorney Miranda Richard reviews the 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures from the Alz Association. “Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia.” Alzheimer’s Association. 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts...
Grieving for a Parent who is Still Alive
There are few things in life as devastating as grieving for the loss of a parent who is still alive. Assisting clients with the Medicaid process brings me front and center with those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and the family members who care for them....
What is Guardianship and How Can It Be Avoided?
Guardianship can arise in several situations but some easy planning can eliminate one of the most common reasons for guardianship.