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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.
The Privacy Of Elders, Michael K. Mcchrystal
The Privacy Of Elders, Michael K. Mcchrystal
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Thr right to privacy does not diminish with age. As the author suggests in the article, it becomes important and vulnerable.
From The Guest Editors: Nursing Home Litigation: An Overview, Julie A. Braun, Jane M.R. Mulcahy
From The Guest Editors: Nursing Home Litigation: An Overview, Julie A. Braun, Jane M.R. Mulcahy
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article provides an overview of the most common fact patterns involved in the litigation of neglect or abuse of the elderly. The common fact patterns include: choking and feeding tube, wandering, falls and related injuries, physical and chemical restraints, scalding, burns, malnutrition and dehydration, pressure sores, medication errors, and sexual abuse.
Assuring Quality Long-Term Care In America, Thomas D. Begley Jr., Jo-Anne Herina Jeffreys
Assuring Quality Long-Term Care In America, Thomas D. Begley Jr., Jo-Anne Herina Jeffreys
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Ninety percent of the 76 million baby boomers will be retired by the year 2030, and many will eventually need a continuum of care. The authors suggest that financing such care is primarily a middle-class problem, and suggest that making long-term care coverage both mandatory and universal, such as through a government program, may be the best way to spread the risk.
Naela White Paper On Long-Term Care Reform
Naela White Paper On Long-Term Care Reform
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The current system for addressing long-term care is a non-system. It is a hodgepodge of services that fail to meet its intended needs and is economically inefficient. This White Paper analyzes the problems and proposes recommendations to serve as policy solutions for citizens and government
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Reality Testing For Elder Law Attorneys, Steven C. Fox
Reality Testing For Elder Law Attorneys, Steven C. Fox
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Elder Law, Jane M.R. Mulcahy
Web Site Review: Elderlawanswers.Com Provides Services To Attorneys And Seniors, Kathryn Hensiak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Elderly And September 11, 2001, Joseph A. Liberman Iii
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
On The Way To Alzheimer's Disease, M. Saleem Ismail
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.