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International Human Rights And The Elderly, Jaclynn M. Miller Aug 2012

International Human Rights And The Elderly, Jaclynn M. Miller

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This article argues that despite the international instruments that make reference to the rights of the elderly, steps still need to be taken to ensure that both laws and enforcement policies are being created internationally and nationally to protect the elderly, especially those who need institutionalized care. For this to occur, better enforcement mechanisms must be created, primarily an international treaty specifically designed to protect the rights of the elderly. In the course of this argument, the article discusses the definition of old age, the existing international legal framework for the protection of the elderly, and examples of elder abuse. …


Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Death Of The Inconvenient Other , Jonathan Penn Aug 2012

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Death Of The Inconvenient Other , Jonathan Penn

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This article looks at end-of-life issues, focusing on physician-assisted suicide, whether the United States government's numerous responsibilities created by the Older Americans Act and other similar acts, such as the government's financial limitations, and a growing elderly population will lead to a deterioration of society's view of elders and a legitimization and acceptance of assisted suicide.


Bringing Age Discrimination And Disability Discrimination Together: Too Few Intersections, Too Many Interstices, Leslie Pickering Francis, Anita Silvers Aug 2012

Bringing Age Discrimination And Disability Discrimination Together: Too Few Intersections, Too Many Interstices, Leslie Pickering Francis, Anita Silvers

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Old age and disability would seem to have adverse features in common. Membership in either group suggests depleted capability, decreased social contribution, significant fragility, and heightened susceptibility to maltreatment by other people. Yet some have argued that no wrong occurs when advanced age is made disadvantageous, for the elderly have had a fair chance at the goods of life. By contract, this argument goes, there is never a fair chance for people with disabilities. This article challenges the view that takes discrimination based on disability and discrimination based on age as so discrepant that they do not deserve similar efforts …


The Elderly With A Disability: Social Security And Representative Payment, Michael J. Churgin Aug 2012

The Elderly With A Disability: Social Security And Representative Payment, Michael J. Churgin

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This article looks at the elderly with disability and how the intersection of social security.


The Tbi Impact: The Truth About Traumatic Brain Injuries And Their Indeterminate Effects On Elderly, Minority, And Female Veterans Of All Wars, Craig M. Kabatchnick Aug 2012

The Tbi Impact: The Truth About Traumatic Brain Injuries And Their Indeterminate Effects On Elderly, Minority, And Female Veterans Of All Wars, Craig M. Kabatchnick

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the signature injury of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraq Freedom (OIF). This article examines the reasons for increased TBI injuries, calculates the costs associated with those injuries, and evaluates TBI at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This article discusses the current diagnosis challenges, and addresses the subsequent impact of TBI on special populations including military veterans, racial minorities, women, and the elderly.


Age Discrimination In The Delivery Of Health Care Services To Our Elders, Phoebe Weaver Williams Aug 2012

Age Discrimination In The Delivery Of Health Care Services To Our Elders, Phoebe Weaver Williams

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This article examaines age discrimination by health care providers. The author provides suggestions and recommendations to remedy this type of discrimination


Due Process And The Guardian Ad Litem In Elder Law Disputes: Which Hat Will She Don With Her Cloak Of Neutrality?, Roger A. Eddleman, John A. Dinucci Aug 2012

Due Process And The Guardian Ad Litem In Elder Law Disputes: Which Hat Will She Don With Her Cloak Of Neutrality?, Roger A. Eddleman, John A. Dinucci

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No abstract provided.


Forgoing Drugs On Grounds Of Cost: A Perspective From Catholic Health Care Ethics And Social Teaching, Janine Marie Idziak Oct 2011

Forgoing Drugs On Grounds Of Cost: A Perspective From Catholic Health Care Ethics And Social Teaching, Janine Marie Idziak

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No abstract provided.