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Our Offices:
At Dutton & Casey, P.C., we understand the importance of convenience. In addition to our main downtown location in Chicago, we also offer appointments at our satellite offices in Skokie and now in Arlington Heights.
Chicago office:
1 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60602
Skokie office:
5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 25B
Skokie, IL 60077
Arlington Heights:
1655 N. Arlington Heights Road,
Suite 306 West
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 |
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Elder Law Update:
September 2010 |
Elder law is constantly evolving. The attorneys at Dutton & Casey, P.C.understand the importance of staying informed within this expanding field of law. Now, with the addition of our Care Advocate, Erin Vogt, we understand more than ever how crucial it is to address the complexity of our clients' needs. Be sure to check out "Erin's Corner," a new component to our monthly newsletter. "Erin's Corner" will cover a variety of topics concerning Life Care Planning and Care Advocacy.
Our 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 and Life Care Planning. Staying informed can make a difference in how we plan for inevitable changes and how we react to sudden ones.
Dutton & Casey, P.C.
Compassionate Advocates for Elders, Persons with Disabilities, and Their Families
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Dutton & Casey, P.C. Opens New Satellite Office in Arlington Heights |
Partners Janna Dutton and Kathryn C. Casey are pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite office in Arlington Heights, where we will begin scheduling appointments with clients in October. In addition to our main office in downtown Chicago and our satellite office in Skokie, we are thrilled to expand our service area to include the Western suburbs. We strive to make our appointments as convenient as possible, and our hope is that this new office will allow even more access to our legal services.
Our new Arlington Heights address:
1655 N. Arlington Heights Road
Suite 306 West
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Appointments in our Arlington Heights office will be available beginning in October. Those spots are already filling up quickly, so if you are interested in scheduling one, call our office today at
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Erin's Corner: Don't Fall This Fall |
When my children, ages 6 and 3, trip and fall, they
Erin Vogt | normally bounce back up with nothing more than a need for a band aid and some TLC. However, a fall for an older adult can lead to injury, hospitalization, loss of independence, and even death.
Many things can make older adults more likely to fall, including changes in eyesight, hearing, muscles, and reflexes. Diabetes, heart disease, or problems with the thyroid, nerves, or blood vessels can also affect balance. And, some medicines can cause dizziness.
Then there's osteoporosis-a disease that makes bones weak and more likely to break easily. Many people think osteoporosis is only a problem for women past menopause, but it can also affect older men. Weak bones can mean that even a minor fall might be dangerous.
Don't let a fear of falling keep you from being active. The good news is that there are simple ways to help prevent falls. Here are some resources for information on fall prevention:
Click here for a checklist on helping to make your home more fall hazard proof.
Keep your feet on the ground and please remember that I am always here to help and am glad to assist with questions, resources, etc.
Contact Erin directly:
Phone: (312)371-0954
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GAO Report Raises Some Concerns About Regulation of Retirement Communities |
A report by the Government Accountability Office  warns that given the weak economy, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are facing challenging times. The ability of many CCRC residents to support themselves is inextricably tied to the financial health of their CCRC. While few CCRCs have gone under so far, states vary in how much they help ensure that CCRCs stay solvent or don't sharply raise monthly fees on residents.
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Charitable Remainder Trusts: Income for Life and a Good Deed at Death |
Instead of leaving money to a charity in your will, you  can put that money into a charitable remainder trust and collect income while you are still alive. Charitable remainder trusts have many other advantages, including reducing your income and estate taxes and diversifying your assets.
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Book Review: So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers | Caregiving can be difficult in any situation, but it is especially hard if you don't live near your loved one. To help long-distance caregivers, the National Institute on Aging has issued a booklet answering many common questions.
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Study Shows Diversity of Grieving Among Caregivers | A new study by the University of Michigan reveals that racial and ethnic differences play a role in the emotional attitudes of caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. These findings could help improve support services for caregivers.
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Survey Finds Medicare Doesn't Work As Well for Younger, Disabled Beneficiaries |
A new survey of nearly 4,000 Medicare beneficiaries has found that those who are younger than 65 receive fewer medical services, have a harder time paying for the medical care that they do receive, and are more likely to feel sad or depressed than older beneficiaries.
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Our November Issue:
Look for more articles, links and firm news in next month's edition of the Dutton & Casey, P.C. Elder Law Update eNewsletter.
-From all of us at Dutton & Casey, P.C. |
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Dutton & Casey, P.C., Attorneys at Law
One North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60602
312-899-0950, 312-899-0959 (fax)
Satellite Offices: 5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 25B, Skokie IL, 60077 (by appointment only)
1655 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 306 West, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 |
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