by Lisa Dillman | Oct 18, 2021 | Advanced Directives, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Senior Health Care
Aging on your terms. It’s something we all hope to do. But an unexpected fall, illness or injury can change our mobility and lives quickly. That’s why it’s important to put plans in place before you need them. October is National Long-Term Care Planning Month, a...
by Lisa Dillman | Sep 14, 2021 | How-to/Information, Senior Health Care, Special Needs Planning
Assisted living communities are a bridge between living at home and living in a nursing home. Assisted living communities serve those who generally need help with everyday activities and some health care services, but do not require 24/7 skilled nursing care. National...
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...
