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| Janna Dutton & Associates, P.C.
For attorney and staff profiles, click on the photograph above. |
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Our Skokie office has moved to a new location:
5225 Old Orchard Road
Suite 25B
Skokie, IL 60077
(by appointment only)
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Elder Law Update:
March 2010
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At Janna Dutton & Associates, we know that, just as your family circumstances evolve over time, so do your elder law needs. To meet these needs, our practice is also evolving, which is why we are thrilled to announce the addition of Erin Vogt, our new Care Advocate, as part of our new Life Care Planning program. Erin's arrival will provide another important component in our efforts to holistically service the comprehensive needs of our clients and their families. Her knowledge, hands-on experience, and sincerity make her well-equipped to help our clients achieve the best quality of care for themselves or their loved ones. Read more below about who Erin is, what she does, and how care advocacy may benefit you.
The mission of our newsetter: Elder law is constantly evolving. The attorneys at Janna Dutton & Associates understand the importance of staying informed within this growing field of law. This newsletter was designed with you in mind and includes articles and links below that help highlight some of the most recent developments in elder law. Staying informed can make a difference in how we plan for inevitable changes and how we react to sudden ones.
Janna Dutton & Associates:
Compassionate Advocates for Elders, Persons with Disabilities, and Their Families
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Meet Erin Vogt, Out New Care Advocate |
 "I became a geriatric social worker
because of my amazing relationship with my grandparents. Because of them, I have always seen older adults as wonderful people. Even as a kid, I wanted to own a Laundromat and a nursing home. Working with older adults and the people who love them allows me to be me, and, in some small way, honor my grandparents."
Erin C. Vogt, MA, LCSW, ACSW holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Aurora University, as well as a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University. Her passion for the older adult population led to a specialty certification in geriatric social work from the National Association of Social Workers. Most recently, Erin served as the Manager of the Alexian Brothers Hospital Network's Resource Center for Seniors and coordinated the satellite program of Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and People Who Have Low Vision.
Erin is also a Certified Care Manager and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Lewis University in the Department of Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies and at Aurora University in the School of Social Work. Erin and her husband, Peter, have two children, five year old Johnathan and three year old Hailey.
Contact Erin:
Phone: 312.371.0954 |
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| What is Life Care Planning and What Does a Care Advocate Do? |
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Life Care Planning is a relationship and a planning process involving the client, the client's family or support system, and the professionals at Janna Dutton & Associates. This relationship places special emphasis on the issues that develop as you go through the later stages of your life, and it provides knowledge and expertise in the face of your questions and concerns. The purpose of the Life Care Plan is to establish quality care, help with decisions regarding long term care needs, and find sources to finance quality long term care.
The Care Advocate's role is to provide information and answer questions needed for the client and family to understand and make decisions about the client's particular health care needs. Care planning is made up of a lot of moving parts. The goal of Care Advocacy is to work with you and for you to help fit all these pieces together. This means helping clients by (but certainly not limited to):
· Working to achieve holistic care, including the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of the client
· Guiding the client and client's family to anticipate and plan for inevitable changes, as well as react to sudden ones
· Assisting in understanding public benefits that may help pay for needed care
If you are interested in Life Care Planning, contact Erin (see contact information above) or our office to set up an appointment. |
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Life Care Planning on Our Blog |
Late last year, The New York Times published an article on the benefits of care advocates, also referred to as geriatric care managers. Our blog on the article discussed the common temptation for people to handle every aspect of caregiving themselves. It can be difficult to allow someone else into this kind of discussion, but sometimes outside help can actually allow you to provide the best possible care for your loved one, not to mention allow you to take better care of yourself. These advocates have both the time and the expertise to plot out a plan that family members often do not, which can greatly improve your elder's quality of life.
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10 Signs Your Family May Need Assistance |
1. The primary caregiver is suffering from burnout, ill health, frustration, guilt or confusion.
2. Family members are confused about care options, what to do next or where to get help.
3. The older adult was recently diagnosed with cancer, Alzheimer's disease or other chronic condition.
4. The older adult is ill or disabled with children who live out of town.
5. The older adult has experienced a catastrophic event, such as a fall, medication mistake, or accident.
6. Family members have discovered the older adult wandering, malnourished, dehydrated or unable to provide self care.
7. The older adult suffered a medical event, such as a stroke or heart attack.
8. The older adult is expressing worries about paying for long-term care in the future.
9. Children are voicing concerns about a parent's debilitating diagnosis.
10. The older adult is hospitalized, and the family has been told that returning home is not an option. |
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Erin's Helpful Websites on Caring for Yourself and Others |
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Our April Issue:
Some exciting developments are in store at Janna Dutton & Associates. Read all about it them next month's edition of the Elder Law Update.
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Janna Dutton & Associates, P.C., Attorneys at Law
One North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60602
312-899-0950, 312-899-0959 (fax)
Satellite Office: 5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 25B, Skokie IL, 60077 (by appointment only) |
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