Elder Director's Column By Erica Costello, Associate Director/Chief Counsel, Commission on Law and Aging This issue of Bifocal focuses on aging issues in the international community. Perhaps now more than ever we are seeing the need to strengthen the systems providing care and support to older people in every country.
Elder World Congress on Adult Support and Care By Sally Balch Hurme, J.D. This international conference is designed to strengthen understanding of the international standards that protect the daily exercise of rights by adults with disabilities and older persons. Get a glimpse into the 2024 conference here.
Elder German Elder Care By James Lewis Root Butterworth - 2024 Intern, Commission on Law and Aging This article examines Germany's approach to elder care which ensures that all citizens have access to long-term care when needed.
Elder When State Guardianships Go International By Hon. Selena E. Molina/Magistrate in Chancery; Court of Chancery - Delaware Courts How do you transfer a guardianship to country that has a system different from your own? The state of Delaware uses two helpful tools. Learn about them in this months Views From the Bench article.
Elder Building the Case for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons By Jessica Brock, Senior Attorney/Chief Counsel - Commission on Law and Aging There is not presently an international treaty specifically addressing the human rights of older persons. This in depth article discusses whether developing a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is a good idea.
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