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Ecuadoran Government Will Modify Laws To Favor Mining, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra Aug 2012

Ecuadoran Government Will Modify Laws To Favor Mining, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Brazil Plans To Expand Defense Industry, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Aug 2012

Brazil Plans To Expand Defense Industry, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Sharing Science: A Study On The Effects Of Informal Science Education Outreach With Elementary Students, Martha Jo Vargas, Diane L. Marshall, Teresa E. Sheldahl Aug 2012

Sharing Science: A Study On The Effects Of Informal Science Education Outreach With Elementary Students, Martha Jo Vargas, Diane L. Marshall, Teresa E. Sheldahl

Biology ETDs

Science education reform has prompted scientists, engineers, and politicians alike to act on the growing need for improved educational programs in the STEM fields. Informal science programs that provide an educational experience outside of a traditional classroom and involve students on real-life and hands-on experiments are among these initiatives. It is hypothesized that informal science programs may increase students interest and performance in science and related subjects. Here we evaluate this by assessing the impacts of one such program, the Junior Scientist Outreach Program (JSOP), a weeklong, free-of-cost camp with fourth and fifth grade students in a predominately Hispanic/Latino community …


Ecuadoran Government Will Modify Laws To Favor Mining, Luis Ángel Saavedra Aug 2012

Ecuadoran Government Will Modify Laws To Favor Mining, Luis Ángel Saavedra

NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America

It has become customary for large transnational mining companies to pressure governments to modify national legislation to suit company interests. However, this was not expected to happen in Ecuador since its Constitution specifically protects the rights of nature and is very clear on the control the state must have of extractive activities as well as on the state's share of earnings from this industry. This is to the dismay of environmental and human rights organizations, who view the policy reforms as unconstitutional.


Reality Testing For Elder Law Attorneys, Steven C. Fox Aug 2012

Reality Testing For Elder Law Attorneys, Steven C. Fox

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Elder Law, Jane M.R. Mulcahy Aug 2012

Elder Law, Jane M.R. Mulcahy

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Web Site Review: Elderlawanswers.Com Provides Services To Attorneys And Seniors, Kathryn Hensiak Aug 2012

Web Site Review: Elderlawanswers.Com Provides Services To Attorneys And Seniors, Kathryn Hensiak

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


State Older-Driver Relicensing: Conflicts, Chaos, And The Search For Policy Consensus, Meridith J. Coley, Joseph F. Coughlin Aug 2012

State Older-Driver Relicensing: Conflicts, Chaos, And The Search For Policy Consensus, Meridith J. Coley, Joseph F. Coughlin

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Elderlaw: The Top Ten Social Security Questions, Andy Landis Aug 2012

Elderlaw: The Top Ten Social Security Questions, Andy Landis

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Tax Rules Relating To The Sale Of A Principal Residence, Bradley Frigon Aug 2012

Tax Rules Relating To The Sale Of A Principal Residence, Bradley Frigon

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Special Needs Trusts:Planning Vehicles That Have Come Of Age, John Staunton, Leo J. Govoni Aug 2012

Special Needs Trusts:Planning Vehicles That Have Come Of Age, John Staunton, Leo J. Govoni

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Education And Estate Planning, William Josh Ard Aug 2012

Education And Estate Planning, William Josh Ard

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Be Careful What You Wish For: The Maryland Medicaid Waiver Experience, Jason A. Frank Aug 2012

Be Careful What You Wish For: The Maryland Medicaid Waiver Experience, Jason A. Frank

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


The Elderly And September 11, 2001, Joseph A. Liberman Iii Aug 2012

The Elderly And September 11, 2001, Joseph A. Liberman Iii

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes Aug 2012

From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents Aug 2012

Table Of Contents

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


On The Way To Alzheimer's Disease, M. Saleem Ismail Aug 2012

On The Way To Alzheimer's Disease, M. Saleem Ismail

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Current research indicates that the onset of Alzheimer's disease is preceded by a stage termed "mild cognitive impairment." By recognizing the characteristics of this preclinical phase and administering the proper treatments, the author suggest that physicians may be able to stop the progression toward AD.


Has Your Client Lost It? Ethical Considerations In Estate Planning, Marita K. Marshall, Frayda L. Bruton Aug 2012

Has Your Client Lost It? Ethical Considerations In Estate Planning, Marita K. Marshall, Frayda L. Bruton

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article examines competence issues that lawyers may encounter with a new client with suspect competency or a current client who is now incompetent or whose competency is questionable.


Joint Conference On Ethical/Legal Issues In The Progression Of Dementia, Carrie Mcadams Aug 2012

Joint Conference On Ethical/Legal Issues In The Progression Of Dementia, Carrie Mcadams

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Psychological Perspectives On Competency, John Becker Aug 2012

Psychological Perspectives On Competency, John Becker

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article considers how law and psychology can work together cooperatively toward understanding the competency of individuals to make plans for themselves and to take care of themselves personally and financially.


Representing The Mentally Impaired Client, James V. Quillinan Aug 2012

Representing The Mentally Impaired Client, James V. Quillinan

Marquette Elder's Advisor

In this series of articles, the author discusses three troublesome guardianship cases from legal and medical perspectives. Statues and forms for practitioners are provided.


Reimaging The Ombudsman: An Appraisal, Beth Eisendrath Aug 2012

Reimaging The Ombudsman: An Appraisal, Beth Eisendrath

Marquette Elder's Advisor

An ombudsman program can serve as a useful alternative to the court system for nursing-home residents. This article examines issues related to the ombudsman's role in long-term care facilities, including purpose, criticisms, and local and national recommendations


Preventative Medicine Guidelines For The Geriatric Population, Lisa Dockter, David A. Simpson Aug 2012

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


Privacy And Pension Plan Records: Is Self-Regulation Sufficient?, Michael J. Francis Aug 2012

Privacy And Pension Plan Records: Is Self-Regulation Sufficient?, Michael J. Francis

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The confidentiality of employee' pension information is being threatened by changes in the design of qualified retirement plans and advances in data-processing and Internet technology. Despite the passage of recent laws aimed at protecting privacy, the author suggest that more may need to be done to ensure that personal financial information remains secure.


Physical Therapists As Consultants To Elder Law Attorneys And Clients, Ron Scott Aug 2012

Physical Therapists As Consultants To Elder Law Attorneys And Clients, Ron Scott

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Physical therapists can act as valuable consultants to attorneys practicing elder law and their clients. This article presents an overview of this profession, including areas of practice, certification, ethics code, and information on contacting physical therapists.


Early-Stage Dementia Diagnosis And Care, Victor G. Valcour, Patricia L. Blanchette Aug 2012

Early-Stage Dementia Diagnosis And Care, Victor G. Valcour, Patricia L. Blanchette

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease and other factors is taking a tremendous toll on elders and their families. According to the author however, if the disease is diagnosed and treated early, many patients can avoid or delay secondary medical and social complications.


Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfer By An Elderly Couple, Allen F. Ross Aug 2012

Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfer By An Elderly Couple, Allen F. Ross

Marquette Elder's Advisor

A growing number of elders have amassed substantial assets as a result of adopting frugal lifestyles or making fortunate investments. This article proposes detailed plans for managing these individuals' taxes as their wealth is transferred.


A Guardianship Jury Trial Case Study, Steven C. Perlis Aug 2012

A Guardianship Jury Trial Case Study, Steven C. Perlis

Marquette Elder's Advisor

An attorney relates his recent experience with guardianship jury trials. Perils shares his insight gained and explains why the jury system can serve as an effective tool for advocating on behalf of elderly


Ethics Of The Attorney In Medical Malpractice Litigation, Marshall B. Kapp Aug 2012

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.


From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes Aug 2012

From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.