by Lisa Dillman | Jun 2, 2021 | Elder Law, How-to/Information, Senior Health Care
More than one out of four people over the age of 65 falls every year – and the Centers for Disease Control says falling once doubles your chances of falling again. However, you can reduce your risk of injury by taking some simple steps to improve your home safety....
by Lisa Dillman | May 11, 2021 | Advanced Directives, Announcements, Elder Law, Medicaid, Senior Health Care
By: Carol Applegate, Attorney, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law I was in Chicago at a conference with numerous other attorneys sitting around a large table (Pre-COVID) discussing how we all could improve the care for our aging clients. Many of them turned to me and...
by Lisa Dillman | Jan 25, 2021 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Guardianship, How-to/Information, Power of Attorney, Senior Health Care
As the number of Indiana residents with dementia continues to grow, Dementia Friends Indiana Chapter is dedicated to educating Indiana residents and business owners on how to create dementia friendly atmospheres and have dementia friendly conversations. Applegate...
by Lisa Dillman | Dec 1, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Power of Attorney, Senior Health Care
Let’s face it, sometimes our older loved ones are masters at hiding their need for additional care. Many of us have spent hours Googling “Signs my loved one needs more care” and that Google search alone likely indicates a need. However, what do we do when our loved...
by Lisa Dillman | Jun 30, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, How-to/Information, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Senior Health Care, Special Needs Planning
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...
by Lisa Dillman | Mar 25, 2015 | How-to/Information, Senior Health Care
Tom Davies, a writer for the Associated Press, published an article on March 17, 2015. The article reads in part: INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana would have a three-year moratorium on construction of most new nursing homes under a proposal the state House narrowly approved...
