Vol. 42 Issue 3 (January-February 2021)

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2020 – The Commission’s Year in Review

In this article, we look back on the journey and assess how well we carried forward the mission of the Commission, which is to serve as the interdisciplinary, collaborative leader of the American Bar Association’s efforts to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life of aging persons.

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LGBTQ Planning – What Skills Do Planners Need to Properly Serve the Modern Family

by Steven Kriz and Martin M. Shenkman

LGBTQ considerations affect a much larger portion of clients than most practitioners realize. This article provides an overview of concepts, terminology and planning considerations to help practitioners integrate LGBTQ planning into their practice and planning and drafting ideas to use.

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About the ABA Dispute Resolution Section Task Force Elder Abuse and Neglect Screening Guidelines for Mediators

The purpose of the ABA Dispute Resolution Section Task Force on Elder Abuse Screening Guidelines is to create guidelines that include purpose, implementation, and mediator responses. Read more about this tool here.

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Election Outreach to Long Term Care Facilities

Within the context of the unique challenges facing voters because of the Covid 19 pandemic, the American Bar Association (ABA) conducted a study to determine the degree of voting assistance that was provided to residents at LTC facilities, nationwide. Although the conditions of this election may never again be replicated, there are several takeaways, which hold promise for the future.

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Elder Financial Abuse Prevention – It is the Business of Every Lawyer

This article discusses why all elder law attorneys should care about elder financial abuse and how they can make a difference with the right the tools and resources.

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How Does Social Security Select Representative Payees for Adults? Results of an Independent Research Study

In 2018, the Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB) charged researchers at Virginia Tech and the ABA Commission on Law and Aging to conduct an independent study focusing on six compelling questions. The answers to these questions lead to a better understanding of selection practices which ultimately could lead to process improvements, and a reduction in the potential for misuse and abuse of beneficiary funds while maintaining beneficiary rights.

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A Model of Elder Justice

What rights are older people entitled to and what barriers do they face in exercising them? In Elder Justice, Ageism, and Elder Abuse, Lisa Nerenberg explores this question by applying the lens of human rights and social justice to elder abuse and to other policies affecting older adults.

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The Commission Mourns the Loss of a Friend, Mentor and Advisor

The Passing of Ned Spurgeon