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Promises And Problems In Alternative Dispute Resolution For The Elderly, Kevin Gibson
Promises And Problems In Alternative Dispute Resolution For The Elderly, Kevin Gibson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Gibson describes several different practices which fall under the umbrella of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including arbitration, mediation, and the role of an ombudsman. A comprehensive discussion of the mediation process describes the techniques a mediator may employ to assist parties in resolving their disputes, and uses examples of applying such techniques in situations involving senior citizens or nursing home disputes.
Late-State Dementia Care, Christine R. Kovach
Late-State Dementia Care, Christine R. Kovach
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Dementia can be said to progress from early to mid to late stages. The rate of progression is variable, and the needs of the patients and the interventions required do evolve. Specific discussions include nutrition and hydration, behavioral aspects, care options, the use of the Medicare hospice benefit, and care units specially designed for late-stage dementia.
Sexual Abuse In Nursing Homes, Elizabeth A. Capezuti, Deborah J. Swedlow
Sexual Abuse In Nursing Homes, Elizabeth A. Capezuti, Deborah J. Swedlow
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article describes the common characteristics of sexually abused nursing home residents and details the many physical and psychological consequences of sexual abuse. The article considers the victim's ability to report the abuse and how to compassionately conduct the victim interview and collect evidence. The article discusses relevant federal and state law and analyzes various theories of liability.
Friendly Peruasion, Good Salesmanship, Or Undue Influence, Mary Joy Quinn
Friendly Peruasion, Good Salesmanship, Or Undue Influence, Mary Joy Quinn
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Undue influence is the substituion of one person's will for the true desires of another. Unlike common persuasion and sale techniques, fraud, duress, threats, or other deceits are often features of undue influence.
Multidisciplinary Practice Fails As Lawyers Declare The Legal Profession Is Not For Sale!, A, Frank Johns
Multidisciplinary Practice Fails As Lawyers Declare The Legal Profession Is Not For Sale!, A, Frank Johns
Marquette Elder's Advisor
During the past decade, there has been a call by lawyers and nonlawyers for multi-disciplinary practice. The ABA has issued its ruling and the ramifications are discussed in this article.
Litigation Nursing Home Wandering Cases, Steven M. Levin, Janice F. Mulligan
Litigation Nursing Home Wandering Cases, Steven M. Levin, Janice F. Mulligan
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article defines the term wandering and provides prevalence estimates of wanderers within nursing homes nationwide. It addresses the standard of care applicable to wandering cases and reviews court opinions that consider whether the nursing home was on notice of a resident's known tendency to wander. It also discusses discovery in wander cases and concludes with practice tips.
Preventative Medicine Guidelines For The Geriatric Population, Lisa Dockter, David A. Simpson
Preventative Medicine Guidelines For The Geriatric Population, Lisa Dockter, David A. Simpson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
To promote and maintain the health of elders, it is critical that physicians adopt preventative medicine practices. This article examines the geriatric health maintenance research, which provides comprehensive guidelines for healthcare providers
Ethics Of The Attorney In Medical Malpractice Litigation, Marshall B. Kapp
Ethics Of The Attorney In Medical Malpractice Litigation, Marshall B. Kapp
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In medical malpractice litigation, providing legal representation to older patients or their healthcare providers carriers significant ethical implication. However, there has been little scholarly or practical discussion of legal ethics concerning circumstances in which the medical malpractice plaintiff is an older person. The author sets forth a tentative outline of key issues that should be included in an analysis of legal ethics in the medical malpractice context, particularly when an older patient is involved.
Planning And Experiencing The Move To A Continuing Care Retirement, Mary Anne Erickson, John A. Krout
Planning And Experiencing The Move To A Continuing Care Retirement, Mary Anne Erickson, John A. Krout
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article suggest that continuing care retirement communities have become more common. While expensive, they offer many amenities as well as long term care
Isolated And Underserved: Reaching Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Seniors, Nancy Flaxman
Isolated And Underserved: Reaching Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Seniors, Nancy Flaxman
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines how elders with diverse sexual orientations typically have spent a lifetime in the closet. Though many would benefit from professional advice that would assist with estate and financial planning and other issues raised by their nontraditional relationships, an attorney may never know unless the firm takes the first steps and lets the public know that LGBT elders are welcome and respected.
What Counsel For The Ward Can Learn From Will Contests, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
What Counsel For The Ward Can Learn From Will Contests, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
When courts base their determinations of competency on a preference for family control of assets, the property rights of older people are diminished. For elder law advocates to protect their clients' interest in controlling their own property, it is necessary to move the recognition of the family paradigm in guardianship and will contests beyond mere anecdote
The Positive Impact Of Caregiver Support Groups On Adult Children Of Aging Parents, Susan Beerman
The Positive Impact Of Caregiver Support Groups On Adult Children Of Aging Parents, Susan Beerman
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Adult children of aging parents often suffer from a multitude of problems, which they endure quietly and alone. This article describes how five such caregivers formed a support group and derived invaluable help in coping
Alcohol Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic Among Elders, M. Saleem Ismail
Alcohol Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic Among Elders, M. Saleem Ismail
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Among elders with physical or emotional disorders, even modest alcohol consumption can seriously impair their already fragile health. Successful treatment requires identifying the problem, understanding the medical and social complexities involved, and providing the necessary support
Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect): An Introduction For Elder Law Professionals, Deirdre Johnston, Doug Eitel, W. Vaughn Mccall
Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect): An Introduction For Elder Law Professionals, Deirdre Johnston, Doug Eitel, W. Vaughn Mccall
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), colloquially called "shock therapy," is often denounced as barbaric by members of the lay population. However, it is actually a highly efficacious treatment for depression, which can be particularly common and severe in the elderly. This discussion illuminates the potential benefits and risks of this controversial treatment.