Elder Guardianships and Conservatorships in Oregon Part 2 Judge Lauren Holland In the second piece of this two part article, Judge Lauren Holland discusses guardianship and conservatorship reform in Oregon and the development and implementation of Oregon WINGS.
Elder Something to Talk About: Supported Decision Making and Access to Justice for All Elizabeth Moran This discussion article examines the need for access to effective communication supports and accommodations, including supported decision making, in court services, programs, and activities for individuals with cognitive impairments.
Elder Six Estate Planning Steps to Take In These Covid Times Susan Thau and Martin Shenkman This article is a discussion of the practical legal steps that estate planning attorneys might consider now as they are tasked with preparing wills and other estate planning documents during the pandemic.
Elder Developments in State Adult Abuse Laws Katlyn Slough This article discusses the efforts that states have taken to update adult abuse statutes, enact amendments and broaden definitions in an effort to provide more protection and earlier intervention by Adult Protective Services (APS).
Elder Elder Abuse Grapevine David Godfrey These brief stories from the grapevine feed the legislative process and underscore the need for continued conversation on the topic of elder abuse. Successes reinforce why we do this work.
Elder Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacities; 2nd Edition David Godfrey This article takes a comprehensive chapter by chapter look into the Second Edition of a groundbreaking work by the Commission on Law and Aging.
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