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Continuing Education Events for Professionals
End of Life Issues with Dementia
Host: Anne Markel-Crozier BSW, CSW, CDP
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Live Webinar
Description: This course examines special care needs for individuals diagnosed with dementia at the end of life. The course lists physical and cognitive issues at each stage of the disease as well as care goals for ethical and quality end-of-life care. It also explains how palliative and hospice care can improve quality of life, quality of death and manage symptoms. 1 CEU for Social Workers, Case Managers, CALA, and LNHA. RSVP by contacting Alex Kelly at akelly@brattonscott.com or 856 770 2744
Dementia Care: Best Practices
Host: Claire Merendino, RN
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Juniper Village at Washington Square, 120 Town Center Blvd, Sewell, NJ 08080
Description: Caring for individuals with dementia requires a deep understanding of the disease, its progression, and the most effective care strategies. This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical approaches to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia. Participants will gain insight into the different types and stages of dementia, common symptoms, and behavioral changes. Additionally, the course will emphasize person-centered care, effective communication techniques, and the vital role of multidisciplinary teams in providing comprehensive dementia care.1 CEU for Social Workers, Case Managers, CALA, and LNHA. RSVP by contacting Alex Kelly at akelly@brattonscott.com or 856 770 2744.
Mental Illness and Dementia
Host: Anne Markel-Crozier BSW, CSW
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Artis Senior Living of Brick in Brick, NJ
Description: In many ways, mental illness can manifest the same symptoms of dementia, and vice versa. While there are a lot of similarities between the two, there are also some critical differences. Despite the reach and prevalence of mental illness, though, stigma and misunderstanding are still widespread. Couple that misunderstanding with the fact that mental illness can imitate the symptoms of dementia, and vice versa, it has the potential to lead to misdiagnosis. 1 CEU for Social Workers, Case Managers, CALA, and LNHA. RSVP to Megan Trapanese at 732-475-7040 or MTrapanese@artismgmt.com
Estate Planning Mistakes: Celebrity Edition
Host: Charles C. Bratton, II, Esq., LLM.
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Brookdale Hamilton in Hamilton Township, NJ
Description: People make estate planning errors every day. Celebrities are no exception to that rule, except that their mistakes are amplified by their fame, wealth, and public curiosity. In this course, we will examine the common mistakes made by celebrities and illustrate how these mistakes could have been avoided. This course is designed to review estate planning documents and planning objectives. If not done correctly or with the appropriate advice, mistakes can happen that you may not have intended. We will review celebrity case studies to learn from their mistakes in order to protect you, your family and your assets. 1 CEU for Social Workers, Case Managers, CALA, and LNHA. RSVP by contacting Alex Kelly at akelly@brattonscott.com or 856 770 2744.
Community Seminars
How to Protect Your Home and Savings from Nursing Home Costs
Host: Charles C. Bratton, II, Esq., LLM
Date: September 11th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lakewood Public Library, 301 Lexington Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, US
Description: Join attorney Charles C. Bratton, II, Esq. for a FREE informative and interactive workshop where we will go over how to protect your home and savings from nursing home costs. RSVP by contacting Alex Kelly at akelly@brattonscott.com or 856 770 2744.
Dementia Conversations: Knowing the Signs, How to Adapt and Legal Planning
Host: Charles C. Bratton, II, Esq., LLM.
Date: September 17th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury in Tinton Falls, NJ
Description: Join us for an informative and supportive session designed to help individuals and families navigate the challenges of dementia. This presentation will focus on recognizing the early signs of dementia, learning how to adapt communication and daily routines as the condition progresses, and understanding the essential legal and financial planning steps to take. Whether you’re a caregiver, family member, or concerned friend, this session offers practical guidance, resources, and reassurance to help you prepare for the journey ahead with confidence and compassion. RSVP by contacting Alex Kelly at akelly@brattonscott.com or 856 770 2744.
Medicaid Myths and Updates
Host: Charles C. Bratton, II, Esq., LLM.
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Azalea at Cinnaminson in Cinnaminson, NJ
Description: During this presentation, attorney Chris Bratton will cover complex Medicaid issues, including eligibility requirements, myths, facts and mistakes, the application process, and even support available. RSVP by contacting Alex Kelly at akelly@brattonscott.com or 856 770 2744.
Past Events & Other News
Bratton Estate and Elder Care Attorneys Spoke at Alzheimer’s Association Event (September 13, 2019)
Charles C. Bratton, II and Anne Markel-Crozier of Bratton Estate & Elder Care Attorneys were proud to be featured speakers at the South Jersey Dementia Conference “Seminar by the Shore” on September 13, 2019 at the Atlantic City Conference Center.
Bratton Estate & Elder Care Attorneys was pleased to partner with the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for this event created for caregivers, family members, and professionals.
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Attorney Chris Bratton is a founding partner and the chair of the firm’s trusts, estates, elder law, and life care planning division. In addition to his legal counsel for clients on issues ranging from estate planning to veterans’ benefits, Mr. Bratton regularly speaks in person and on the air at venues throughout the Delaware Valley region.
Ms. Markel-Crozier is our firm’s Director of Care Coordination who helps clients and their loved ones enjoy the highest quality of life through carefully selected long-term care planning.
Mr. Bratton and Ms. Markel-Crozier gave two presentations on September 13 during the morning and mid-morning part of the all-day conference.
A brief description of both presentations is below.
Five Ways to Pay for Long-term Care
Government benefits such as Social Security and veterans’ benefits are usually insufficient to pay for the type of care that Alzheimer’s patients need. Mr. Bratton and Ms. Markel-Crozier explained some of the eligibility and compliance guidelines that caregivers should know when planning long-term care arrangements, such as in-home care, nursing homes, and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) and the ways to pay for care.
Guardianship and Power of Attorney
Many people confuse these two legal terms and the purposes they serve for protecting seniors’ assets, health, and quality of life. Mr. Bratton and Ms. Markel-Crozier explained the difference between guardianship and power of attorney as they relate to Alzheimer’s patients.
Alzheimer’s Event Was Part of Our Commitment to Elder Care Advocacy
Aging is inevitable, but with proper guidance, getting the long-term care that seniors need does not have to be overwhelming. Bratton Estate & Elder Care Attorneys offers comprehensive legal and professional services to help seniors and family members avoid the pitfalls of inadequate planning and misinformation.
Our team helps clients with a variety of elder law and life stage issues, including:
- Estate and wealth planning
- Trusts and wills
- Asset protection
- Estate litigation
- Probate
- Disability planning and special needs trusts
- Social Security benefits
- Veterans’ benefits
- Medicaid benefits
We have five convenient locations throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. For more information, please call 856 770 2744.
Register Now to Hear Our Speakers at the Alzheimer’s Association Event
Registration for the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association event is now closed. We thank everyone who attended this valuable seminar.
Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bratton Law Group invites current and in-bound college students to apply to the annual Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund. Upon reviewing all of the essays we receive, our firm will award $1,250 to one deserving student. The application window for the 2022 scholarship is now closed, as the deadline to submit an essay and application for consideration was June 15, 2022.
In Honor of Vicki Elaine Whitworth
As a law firm that provides services centered on the elderly and their legal needs, Bratton Law Group knows how important nurses are to communities all over the world. We understand that nurses play a crucial role in many care environments, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and beyond. Our team works closely with nurses when it comes to drafting lifecare plans for clients and even keeps a registered nurse on staff.
As such, we hold the nursing industry in high regard for the role its members play in taking care of our loved ones, especially in their final years of life. In honor of this, Bratton Law Group offers an annual scholarship to one worthy student who submits a thoughtful essay on the topic of what it means to be an effective nurse.
Eligibility Requirements (2022 Cycle)
The team at Bratton Law Group was thrilled to accept applications for this scholarship from hardworking students in the 2022 cycle.
Students who wished to apply to the Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship needed to meet the necessary criteria and complete certain steps. To qualify for consideration, applicants had to:
- Be currently enrolled in or recently admitted to an accredited college, university, or graduate school.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Write an essay on the topic provided below.
- Agree to all the Terms & Conditions.
- Fill out the application form on this page and submit it by the deadline, along with the completed essay and any other relevant materials.
The topic of the Essay (2022 Cycle)
In order to apply to this scholarship fund, applicants had to submit an essay on the topic provided along with their application. Applicants reviewed and responded to the following prompt in no more than 1,000 words:
What makes a good, effective nurse?
Applicants were instructed to keep within the limit of 1,000 words. The essay was to be saved in PDF format and uploaded with the application.
Steps to Apply
The application period is currently closed. Interested students should check back for information on the next scholarship cycle.
The deadline to submit an application for the 2022 cycle was June 15, 2022.
We regret that, for legal reasons, we are unable to accept calls, emails, or other communication regarding the scholarship or answer any questions other than those submitted here. All the necessary details about this scholarship can be found above. We will make sure to contact you in case we need any further information.
Any applications received after the deadline were not taken into consideration.
Previous Winners
Announcements about the previous winners of our scholarship can be found by clicking one of the links below:
Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund – Terms & Conditions (2022 Cycle)
Students applying to the Bratton Law Group annual Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund for the 2022 cycle agreed to the following terms and conditions:
- Satisfy all eligibility requirements outlined on the Scholarship Fund page.
- Complete and submit the essay and application form by June 15, 2022
- Agree not to hold Bratton Law Group responsible for any technical difficulties in the application process or for missing the deadline to apply.
After we received and reviewed all scholarship applications, one deserving student was awarded $1,250.
Scholarship Winner Selection Process
Anyone who meets the following conditions is NOT eligible to apply:
- Employees or children of employees of Bratton Law Group
- Past recipients of the Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Applicants who are unable/unwilling to be interviewed by a representative of Bratton Law Group if he/she were to be awarded the scholarship.
- Applicants who submit the same essay for multiple scholarships
Bratton Law Group does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or any protected status.
The firm reviewed all essay and application submissions. The recipient of the $1,250 from the Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund was the student who fulfilled the eligibility requirements and responded most thoughtfully to the essay prompt.
The firm may require additional information when reviewing applications and reserves the right to contact any applicant for this information before selecting a scholarship winner.
Privacy Statement
Bratton Law Group will not distribute, share, sell, or use the information of applicants for any reason other than considering them for the Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The firm takes ownership of any and all materials applicants submit and reserves the right to publish the scholarship winner’s name and essay. These items may be published in the firm’s press releases, on the website, and in social media posts.
Return to the Bratton Law Group Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund page.