Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Discipline
Institution
Keyword
Publication Year
Publication
Publication Type
File Type

Articles 2249761 - 2249790 of 5160203

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Internet Resources Related To Nursing Care Facilities, Robin C. Schard Aug 2012

Internet Resources Related To Nursing Care Facilities, Robin C. Schard

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Schard uses this column to list a number of internet sources available to assist in evaluating various nursing care facilities, and gives a brief overview of what these sites provide. A few of the numerous sites described are the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the American Health Care Association, and the AARP.

Go to article

Home-Health Care Coverage Under Medicare, Edward M. Dale, Cheryl Diane Feuerman Aug 2012

Home-Health Care Coverage Under Medicare, Edward M. Dale, Cheryl Diane Feuerman

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This column describes the criteria prerequisites for Medicare coverage of home care, including definitions of homebound status, the requirements for physician certification, and the availability of Medicare managed care programs. As the national cost of home care increased, regulations to rein in costs were enacted. The effects of these changes are discussed in detail.

Go to article

Pathological Gambling And The Senior Citizen, Richard E. Finlayson Aug 2012

Pathological Gambling And The Senior Citizen, Richard E. Finlayson

Marquette Elder's Advisor

In this column Finlayson reviews information on how pathological gambling can affect senior citizens. In one report sudden cardiac death represented 82% of casino-related fatalities. Gamblers also have higher than average suicide rates. Relationships, substance abuse, and impulse control disorders are examined, as are theories of brain-chemical disorders.

Go to article

Gift Tax Returns As A Planning Strategy, Daniel J. Walsh Aug 2012

Gift Tax Returns As A Planning Strategy, Daniel J. Walsh

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Timely filing of a properly prepared gift tax return will begin the statute of limitations period for revaluing the gift for gift tax purposes, but not necessarily for estate tax purposes. Walsh describes how the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA'97) can provide a taxpayer with potential solutions and describes how the final regulations provide planning opportunities for attorneys to assist their clients.

Go to article

Promises And Problems In Alternative Dispute Resolution For The Elderly, Kevin Gibson Aug 2012

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.

Go to article

Alternative Medicine In The Elderly: Use And Abuse, Piero Antuono, Jennifer Jones, Jan Beyer Aug 2012

Alternative Medicine In The Elderly: Use And Abuse, Piero Antuono, Jennifer Jones, Jan Beyer

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Written by health care professionals, this article investigates the use and usefulness of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) by senior citizens. These entities, classified by the FDA as dietary supplements, are among the most widely prescribed drugs in Europe. CAMs discussed include gingko biloba for vascular disease and dementia, glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritis, saw palmetto for benign prostate hypertrophy, St. John's Wort for depression, and valerian for insomnia.

Go to article

Pain Management In Long-Term Care: Update On Guidelines And Jcaho Standards, Jayne E. Pawasauskas, Andrea F. Luisi Aug 2012

Pain Management In Long-Term Care: Update On Guidelines And Jcaho Standards, Jayne E. Pawasauskas, Andrea F. Luisi

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The authors, both Doctors of Pharmacy, discuss the different levels of pain management in the elderly population. The dangers of side effects of both prescription and non-prescription medications must be considered when evaluating dosing for pain relief or pain prevention. Updated guidelines for patient involvement in pain management protocols in long-term care facilities are examined.

Go to article

Index: Summer 1999-Spring 2001 Aug 2012

Index: Summer 1999-Spring 2001

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Book Review: Nursing Home Litigation: Investigation And Case Preparation, Jane M.R. Mulcahy Aug 2012

Book Review: Nursing Home Litigation: Investigation And Case Preparation, Jane M.R. Mulcahy

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This book presents an introduction to nursing home litigation, which results when the nursing home regulatory system fails. The book contains essays authored by physicians and clinicians, which provide the reader with inside information about nursing home liability. The book also includes information about case preparation and the importance of using a legal nurse consultant.

Go to article

Tough Love: Making Residential Decisions For The Incapacitated, Vicki J. Bowers Aug 2012

Tough Love: Making Residential Decisions For The Incapacitated, Vicki J. Bowers

Marquette Elder's Advisor

When adult children have to make decisions about their parents' living arrangements, difficult choices make have to be made. Bowers considers independent living at home, home sharing, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), and nursing homes. Consideration of financial ramifications might include private payment, long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, veteran's benefits, and medical assistance programs.

Go to article

Readers Symposium Aug 2012

Readers Symposium

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Ethical Issues In Representing Husbands And Wives In Estate Planning, Barbara Freedman Wand Aug 2012

Ethical Issues In Representing Husbands And Wives In Estate Planning, Barbara Freedman Wand

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The article discusses the ethical considerations for attorneys representing husbands and wives with potential conflicts of interest. It discusses several common situations that by their very nature raise potential conflicts of interest between the spouses when they consider estate planning. These situations include prenuptial agreements, blended families, and inherited wealth.

Go to article

Late-State Dementia Care, Christine R. Kovach Aug 2012

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.

Go to article

Book Review: Speaking Our Minds, Beth Ellingson Aug 2012

Book Review: Speaking Our Minds, Beth Ellingson

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Prescription Drug Use By The Elderly, Richard E. Finlayson Aug 2012

Prescription Drug Use By The Elderly, Richard E. Finlayson

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article discusses how coexisting medical illnesses interact with aging to complicate the body's ability to safely process drugs. The article also discusses prescription drug misuse, abuse, and dependency by the elderly.

Go to article

What Is A Certified Elder Law Attorney?, Andrew H. Hook Aug 2012

What Is A Certified Elder Law Attorney?, Andrew H. Hook

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Hook gives an overview of the inception and development of the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) certification program. The article includes discussions on required education, the application process, cost, the application of legal malpractice standards of care, review classes, and the actual examination. (Samples of previous exam questions are included.) Court decisions on communications of specialty certification and modification of pertinent Model Rules (and state adaptations) are included.

Go to article

Book Review: The Last Childhood, Judith L. Dusell Aug 2012

Book Review: The Last Childhood, Judith L. Dusell

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Jury Selection In Aging America: The New Discrimination?, Max B. Rothman, Burton D. Dunlop, Gretchen M. Hirt Aug 2012

Jury Selection In Aging America: The New Discrimination?, Max B. Rothman, Burton D. Dunlop, Gretchen M. Hirt

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article examines the effects on the judicial system of entrenched stereotypes of the elderly. These stereotypes may be working to drive discriminatory laws, policies, and practices that serve to disenfranchise them of their right to participate in the judicial system by serving as jurors. The article also discusses the implications of this discrimination on the judicial system.

Go to article

Legal Resources On Elder Abuse In The Institutional Setting, Robin C. Schard Aug 2012

Legal Resources On Elder Abuse In The Institutional Setting, Robin C. Schard

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article focuses on locating online resources related to institutional elder abuse. The article provides website addresses for the most comprehensive organizations and governmental agencies, along with reviews of their most useful pages.

Go to article

Special Needs Estate Planning-A Family Perspective, Terry L. Toske Aug 2012

Special Needs Estate Planning-A Family Perspective, Terry L. Toske

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Toske illustrates the need for early estate planning involving the entire family when a developmental disability affects a family member. The importance of maintaining eligibility for government programs is stressed, as well as the benefits of the planning to all concerned. Two case studies are used for illustration. A what do I do now? list is included.

Go to article

Internet Resources For Retirement Planning, Robin Schard Aug 2012

Internet Resources For Retirement Planning, Robin Schard

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The Internet is an outstanding source of ifnromation on how to prepare for retirement. The author believes it is important to make the best use of it.

Go to article

Handling Tort Recoveries For Persons Over And Under Age 65, Cheryl C. Mitchell, Ferd H. Mitchell Aug 2012

Handling Tort Recoveries For Persons Over And Under Age 65, Cheryl C. Mitchell, Ferd H. Mitchell

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Winning the case is only the first step in creating a satisfactory outcome for an injured elderly or disabled individual. Myriad rules pertain to the distribution of the award and distribution arrangements may affect current and future eligibility for programs such as Medicaid and SSI.

Go to article

Spousal Refusal: Preserving Family Savings By "Just Saying No" To Long-Term Care Impoverishment, Scott M. Solkoff Aug 2012

Spousal Refusal: Preserving Family Savings By "Just Saying No" To Long-Term Care Impoverishment, Scott M. Solkoff

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This is a case study of an elderly couple who executed a pre-nuptial agreement to keep their assets separated. When the husband required long-term care, the state required the assets of both to be considered in determining Medicaid eligibility. This article explores the effect and applicability of the Just Say No rule and the difficulty of preserving the assets of the non-institutionalized spouse.

Go to article

The Communitarian Approach In The Elder Law Construct, A. Frank Johns Aug 2012

The Communitarian Approach In The Elder Law Construct, A. Frank Johns

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Johns suggests that the proposed revisions to the Model Rules do not go far enough in their approach to multiple party representations in elder law issues. He discusses initial client contact, formation of the client-lawyer relationship, client confidences in multiple representation, and intergenerational conflicts. Three interesting case studies are included to highlight the problems that can arise.

Go to article

Special Needs Trusts To Safeguard Disability Benefits In Personal Injury And Divorce Settlements And Estate Planning, Lawrence A. Friedman Aug 2012

Special Needs Trusts To Safeguard Disability Benefits In Personal Injury And Divorce Settlements And Estate Planning, Lawrence A. Friedman

Marquette Elder's Advisor

To avoid disqualifying a disabled person from government aid, amounts should not be paid outright to the person or to a trusts for his support. Instead, the author suggests it is best to use a Special Needs Trust.

Go to article

Sexual Abuse In Nursing Homes, Elizabeth A. Capezuti, Deborah J. Swedlow Aug 2012

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.

Go to article

From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes Aug 2012

From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Guardians And Wills: "Substituted Judgment" In Estate Planning Deserves Another Look, Edward A. Shipe Aug 2012

Guardians And Wills: "Substituted Judgment" In Estate Planning Deserves Another Look, Edward A. Shipe

Marquette Elder's Advisor

In some circumstances, a guardian is faced with estate planning documents that may not reflect the ward's true intentions. In many states, the guardian has no option to alter or change those documents. The author asserts that in some circumstances, a guardian should have the authority to change a ward's estate plan.

Go to article

Friendly Peruasion, Good Salesmanship, Or Undue Influence, Mary Joy Quinn Aug 2012

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.

Go to article

The Pressure Sore Case: A Medical Perspective, Jeffrey M. Levine Aug 2012

The Pressure Sore Case: A Medical Perspective, Jeffrey M. Levine

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Although bedsores sometimes result from inadequate care, not all cases involving pressure ulcers merit a lawsuit. This article adopts a medical perspective in its consideration of the pressure sore case, particularly when evaluating deviation from the standard of care. It also provides practice tips for caregivers wishing to avoid pressure sore litigation.

Go to article

First Prev Next Last