Speaking
M. Diane Johnson, Esq.
Nurse – Attorney – Business Owner
Diane Johnson is an Akron, Ohio, nurse attorney. She has more than 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, and 20 years of experience as an attorney. In addition, she owned and managed VIP HomeCare, Inc., for 11 years. These experiences give Diane a unique perspective on many medical and legal issues.
Diane offers a variety of exceptional presentations to help individuals with the complex medical and legal issues that everyone faces but many do not understand.
- Medical Documents: Who Needs Them?
One of the first questions that hospitals ask is whether the patient has a power of attorney, an advance directive, or a living will. This presentation explains the different types of each document and addresses their pros and cons.
30-45 minutes - How to Choose an Estate Attorney
Ads for local attorneys fill several pages of the Yellow Pages. Diane explains how to choose the one who is right for you and recommends a list of questions to ask.
30-45 minutes - Health Care Planning: Who Pays for What?
What happens when you or a loved one needs extended care? This presentation explains what programs are available, how to compare them, and how to help defray these costs.
30-90 minutes - OK, I Need Help, But What Are My Options?
Your loved one needs watching during the day, but you work and have teenage children. Who gets your time and attention? Diane explains how your loved one can get needed care, while you keep everyone, including yourself, happy, safe and secure.
30-90 minutes - To Have a Will or Not to Have a Will: That Is the Question
Do you need a will? How can you avoid probate? In this presentation Diane explains probate and the effects of having a will versus not having a will.
30-90 minutes - Guardianship Versus Power of Attorney: What Is the Difference?
Guardianships are costly, whereas powers of attorney are powerful. This presentation explains both and gives the pros and cons of each.
30-45 minutes - Get a Life: How to Have a Life While Building a Business
There is always something more to do when you are getting your business off the ground. Diane draws on her experience as a business owner to present ways to manage these demands and keep time and energy for your own life.
30-45 minutes - Profitability
Almost every aspect of a business affects its profitability. Diane presents ways to avoid urgent but unimportant business demands and keep your eye on this goal at all times.
30-90 minutes - Growing Your Business Through Community Service
Active in countless community organizations and nonprofit agencies, Diane has experienced the business benefits of these commitments. She outlines ways for other owners to fulfill their own values in serving others while becoming known, and respected, in the community at large.
30-45 minutes