Please check the list below to view some of our upcoming events.
Professional: This seminar will offer TWO 1-credit courses – Sex and Senior Living: Ethical Dilemmas and STDs and Death with Dignity: What you need to know about New Jersey’s Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act
Host: Bratton Law Group, Visiting Angels, Royal Suites and Angelic Hospice
Date: January 30, 2020
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (registration is at 5:00pm)
Location: Gourmet Italian Restaurant, Galloway, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
The first workshop will explore the needs and desires of residents for intimate relationships and sexual activity including the ethical dilemmas that long term care facilities face and the rise of sexually transmitted diseases in older adults. The second workshop will discuss the current status of the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act and the ethical duty healthcare professionals have to be knowledgeable about this sensitive issue. 2 CEUs for Social Workers, Case Managers, Certified Assisted Living Administrators and Licensed Nursing Home Administrators.
Public: Medicaid Myths and Updates
Host: Bratton Law and Collingswood United Methodist Communities
Date: February 11, 2020
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Collingswood United Methodist Communities, Collingswood, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
Medicaid is a complicated area of the law and many times misunderstood. Attorney Chris Bratton will dispel many Medicaid myths we have questions about and provide the information needed to ensure families arrive at the best long term care plan. Knowing the truths and facts is key to getting the assistance you or a loved one may need.
Professional: Financial Exploitation and the Elderly
Host: Bratton Law Group and CareOne Moorestown
Date: February 20, 2020
Time: 9:00-10:00am (registration is at 8:30am)
Location: CareOne Moorestown, Moorestown, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
Financial exploitation is becoming more prominent in today’s world. This workshop will explore how older adults can become victims to financial exploitation including the warning signs, how to report, and how one can protect him or herself. 1 CEU for Social Workers, Case Managers, Certified Assisted Living Administrators and Licensed Nursing Home Administrators.
Public: Use of Medical Marijuana Among Older Adults
Host: Bratton Law and Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA)
Date: February 28, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Stockton University at Manahawkin, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
The use of medical marijuana among older adults is on the rise. This course will provide an overview of the numerous health benefits of medical marijuana in older adults and the legal and ethical issues associated with the use.
Public: Avoid These 10 Common Estate Planning and Elder Law Mistakes Families Make
Host: Bratton Law and Collingswood United Methodist Communities
Date: March 10, 2020
Time: 12:30PM
Location: Collingswood United Methodist Communities, Collingswood, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
Is your estate plan and long term care plan right for you and your family? Attorney Chris Bratton will discuss the 10 common estate planning and elder law mistakes that can easily be avoided with professional guidance and proper planning. There are many misconceptions and planning mistakes that can cost you and your loved ones tens of thousands of dollars and heartache if not done properly or done at all!
Professional: Early Onset Dementia: When Symptoms Begin Before 65
Host: Bratton Law Group, Genesis Court House Center, Active Day of Cape May, Visiting Angels of Cape May and Cumberland Counties, Brookdale Cape May, Angelic Health, Spectrum Fitness & Rehab, AABA Family Medical Supply
Date: March 12, 2020
Time: 5:00-7:00pm (registration is at 4:30pm)
Location: The Lobster House, Cape May, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
Dementia is typically associated with the elderly population. However, according to recent studies, there may be as many as half a million Americans under age 65 who suffer from dementia or other cognitive impairments. In this workshop, participants will gain a better understanding of early onset dementia including common symptoms, the delay in diagnosis and the unique challenges of living with early-onset. 1 CEU for Social Workers, Case Managers, Certified Assisted Living Administrators and Licensed Nursing Home Administrators.
Professional: Use of Medical Marijuana Among Older Adults
Host: Bratton Law Group and Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction
Date: March 18, 2020
Time: 9:00-10:00am (registration is at 8:30am)
Location: Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction, Princeton, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
The use of medical marijuana among older adults is on the rise. This course will provide an overview of the numerous health benefits of medical marijuana in older adults and the legal and ethical issues associated with the use. 1 CEU for Social Workers, Case Managers, Certified Assisted Living Administrators and Licensed Nursing Home Administrators.
Professional: Death with Dignity: What you need to know about New Jersey’s Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act
Host: Bratton Law Group and Maurice House
Date: March 18, 2020
Time: 5:00-6:00pm (registration is at 4:30pm)
Location: Cedar Rose Vineyards, Millville, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
Recently, the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act went into effect making New Jersey the eighth state in the country to enact the death with dignity statute. The law will allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives in a humane and dignified manner. As healthcare professionals, we often have an important role in helping individuals identify the end-of-life options available to them. This workshop will discuss the current status of the Act and the ethical duty healthcare professionals have to be knowledgeable about this sensitive issue. 1 CEU for Social Workers, Case Managers, Certified Assisted Living Administrators and Licensed Nursing Home Administrators.
Public: What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Estate Planning and Their Financial Future
Host: Bratton Law and The Shores at United Methodist Communities
Date: March 19, 2020
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: The Shores United Methodist, Ocean City, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
According to the United States Census Bureau, by 2029, when all of the baby boomers will be 65 years and over, more than 20 percent of the total U.S. population will be over the age of 65. The good news is people are living longer; however, this creates challenges to retirement and estate planning goals. During this presentation, attorney Chris Bratton will cover what is estate planning and what documents are required, how to create a long term care plan, how a proper estate plan can protect your financial plan and more!
Public: Your Five Most Important Documents: Law & Confidentiality
Host: Bratton Law and The Alzheimer’s Association
Date: March 31, 2020
Time: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Crown Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
In this workshop, participants will gain an understanding of the five most important estate planning documents and the importance of having these documents in place. This workshop will also discuss the ethical responsibilities of the healthcare professional as it relates to law and confidentiality. To register call 800-272-3900 or tinyurl.com/alzconferences
Professional: Second Annual “Leading Healthcare Innovation in the Next Decade” Healthcare Conference
Host: Bratton Law and Angelic Health
Date: March 31, 2020
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: The Grove at Centerton, Pittsgrove, NJ
Price: FREE
Description:
Join attorney Chris Bratton and elder care coordinators Anne Markel-Crozier and Claire Merendino at the 2nd Annual Leading Healthcare Innovation in the Next Decade educational conference. For more information call 609-822-7979 or email AngelicAcademy@angelic.health
As of July 1, 2017, Rothamel Bratton has officially changed their name to Bratton Law Estate & Elder Care Attorney’s. This is the new name for the provider offering continuing education.
