The ongoing challenges of aging parents result in complex issues. Mary Kay, BSN, JD, LLM, presents her expertise of options and solutions. Discussion on crisis planning vs. long term care planning and addressing medical and psychological issues will be included. Professional resources when making critical eldercare choices and decisions will be discussed.
1.0 CE CREDIT will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors and nursing home administrators.
Attorney at AZ Health & Elder Law
Mary Kay Furiasse, of A/Z Health & Elder Law has earned the Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) credential in addition to her Bachelor’s in Nursing and a Masters in Health Law. The BCPA designation acknowledges patient advocate professionals who have demonstrated their experience and proficiency in the field of patient advocacy. The BCPA credential is built on ethical standards, professional competencies and best practices for professionals who work in the emerging field of patient advocacy and have taken the steps necessary to become certified.
She brings her clinical background as a former nurse, to the elder care practice of law. Prior to entering Law School, she spent several years as a Neuro Nurse, which provided her with a unique perspective on elder law and capacity issues.
As previous counsel to Health Care Providers she is a passionate, healthcare advocate. Mary Kay presents frequently to local professional and community groups, helping them to understand the unique legal challenges when faced with an illness, making the health care process understandable.
She believes that everyone has a right to control their own health cre decisions and that their dignity should never be compromised.
Mary Kay lives in the western suburbs and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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Our firm offers Estate Planning and Elder Law Services in an integrated approach while assisting with Long-Term Care Coordination. The Life Care Plan gives older adults and their families the guidance needed to handle the inevitable challenges created by caring for an aging loved one. With over thirty years of experience, A/Z has the knowledge to help navigate what lies ahead. Our goal is to promote and maintain the health, safety, well-being, and quality of life for our clients and their families in these areas:
~ Care Coordination
~ Estate Planning
~ Guardianship
~ Healthcare Advocacy
~ Mediation
~ Medicaid Planning
~ Probate Proceedings
~ Special Needs Trusts
~ Trust Administration
~ Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney
PKContinuing Education held at Elderwerks, 251 E. NW Hwy, Palatine
ALL PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF AGING TICKET
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CE held at Elderwerks, 251 E. NW Hwy, Palatine
This ticket is for Consumers/Community Members ONLY
251 East Northwest Highway
Palatine, Illinois
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