May is National Elder Law Month, as designated by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), which seeks to serve the legal needs of older adults, people with special needs, and their families. May is also recognized as Older Americans Month and Aging Advocacy Day is on May 16. Through legal services and education, […]
Did you know that Wisconsin is projected to have one of the highest percentage increases in Alzheimer’s diagnoses over the next 20 years, jumping from 110,000 to nearly 250,000 people? There are 10 million baby boomers who will develop this disease in the course of their lifetimes. Christenson Johnson, LLC is supporting the upcoming Alzheimer’s […]
As part of our ongoing support of the Alzheimer’s Association, Christenson Johnson held a “Paint Night” fundraiser at Fired Up Pottery, on March 21, which included an instructor-led canvas painting class and glass fusion. Our group of 12 participants raised funds for our three employees playing in the Alzheimer’s Association event, Blondes vs. Brunettes, a […]
Attorneys Mark Johnson, Barbara Hughes, and Meghan Teigen will present at the 20th Annual Elder Law Workshop for the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys on January 18 and 19. This Elder Law Workshop will teach attorneys from across the state about trusts, taxes, and fiduciary duties. The attorneys of Christenson […]
“Team Christenson Johnson Goes the Distance” participated in the annual Madison Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 8. Our team of 14 staff and family members joined over a thousand other participants in raising awareness and support to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease. This year, the event raised over $142,000! Christenson Johnson, […]
“Team Christenson Johnson Goes the Distance” is the team of legal professionals, family, and friends led by team captain Iris Christenson in the 2017 annual Madison Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk, on October 8 at Madison Memorial High School, raises awareness and funds to advance the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Join our […]
On July 13, Attorney Mark Johnson will present “Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease” at the Fitchburg Library as part of the 5-week program titled “What You Need to Know About Dementia”. The presentation will address topics such as advance directives, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Living Trusts, and guardianship. This program is sponsored by […]
This month the attorneys and staff of Christenson Johnson, LLC took part in Dementia Friendly Business training offered by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County. A dementia friendly business is a business whose staff has been trained to best serve its customers who have dementia and has evaluated its environment to help […]
June 15 is designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the attorneys and staff at Christenson Johnson, LLC participate in this awareness through their professional work and community involvement. The attorneys at Christenson Johnson can assist you in addressing potential elder abuse with well-drafted legal documents for appointing someone to deal with your financial […]
The Alzheimer’s Association observes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The attorneys and staff of Christenson Johnson, LLC are building awareness with clients and the community in several ways. Several attorneys and staff from Christenson Johnson, along with clients and others who have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, will participate in the local Alzheimer’s […]
