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Elder Justice Innovations Profile: Maryland

Nisa C. Subasinghe, Esq.

Learn about the “healthcare-to-guardianship pipeline” and Maryland's objective to study the pipeline and design and implement person-centered approaches to diverting people away from it and toward faster and less restrictive options.

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Spotlighting California’s Mandatory Reporting Statute for Banks and Financial Institutions

Erica C. R. Costello, JD

Written by COLA's new Senior Staff attorney, Erica C. R. Costello, JD, this article examines California’s mandatory reporting statute requiring banks and financial institutions to report known or suspected cases of financial abuse.

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Asian American Older Adults in the US: on a sense of belonging and care

Daniel Lo

This article seeks to answer the questions: What makes Asian American seniors a particularly vulnerable group in the US and what social initiatives can be created to help AA seniors overcome their unique social and cultural barriers?

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May Directors Column: Looking at the Scope of the Commission on Law and Aging

David Godfrey, JD

Read details about the Commission on Law and Aging, the work we are doing, how our work fulfills the mission and core values of the ABA, and what sets us apart from other parts of the ABA.

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World Congress on Adult Capacity: Enhancing Autonomy, Support & Protection

Elizabeth Moran

The 7th World Congress on Adult Capacity is being held in Edinburgh, Scotland in early June 2022. Learn about the history of these meetings and details on the latest convenings including presentations from Commission's Elizabeth Moran.

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The Experience of Persons with Dementia in the Criminal Legal System

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Elder Justice Innovations Profile: Maryland

Spotlighting California’s Mandatory Reporting Statute for Banks and Financial Institutions

Asian American Older Adults in the US: on a sense of belonging and care

May Directors Column: Looking at the Scope of the Commission on Law and Aging

World Congress on Adult Capacity: Enhancing Autonomy, Support & Protection

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