Remedying Financial Abuse By Agents Under A Power Of Attorney For Finances,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Remedying Financial Abuse By Agents Under A Power Of Attorney For Finances, Michele M. Hughes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Although financial elder abuse is often viewed as involving vulnerable victims, most victims are competent.
Legal Aspects Of Chemical Restraint Use In Nursing Homes,
2012
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Legal Aspects Of Chemical Restraint Use In Nursing Homes, Julie A. Braun, Lawrence A. Frolik
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Chemical restraint, which is the excessive control of behavior through the use of medication, is just one of the many risks faced by nursing home residents. This article explores the definition of chemical restraint, its adverse effects, relevant federal and state laws and regulation, customary industry practice, and practice tips for correcting discovered abuse.
Multidisciplinary Practice Fails As Lawyers Declare The Legal Profession Is Not For Sale!,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Table Of Contents,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Table Of Contents,
2012
Marquette University Law School
From The Editor,
2012
Marquette University Law School
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Reality Testing For Elder Law Attorneys,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Reality Testing For Elder Law Attorneys, Steven C. Fox
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Elder Law,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Web Site Review: Elderlawanswers.Com Provides Services To Attorneys And Seniors,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Education And Estate Planning, William Josh Ard
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
