Bifocal Vol. 46 Issue 5 (June 2025)

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Being Aware: Elder Abuse

By The Honorable Selena E. Molina/Senior Magistrate Judge, Delaware Court of Chancery

Judges, even civil judges, hold immense power. Learn why it is so important for court judges to remain aware and vigilant; monitoring and acting in response to the signals of elder abuse especially when a guardianship is in question.

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Protective Orders, Questioned Capacity, and the Complex Realities

By The Honorable Maggie Trahan Simar/Hearing Officer. St. Martin Parish, Louisiana

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, reports of elder abuse and exploitation have grown significantly in recent years. Learn how these challenging cases involving protective orders are handled in the state of Louisiana.

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Civil Legal Remedies’ Role in Combatting Elder Abuse

By Jessica Brock/Senior Attorney/Chief Counsel, Commission on Law and Aging

Using civil legal remedies to combat elder abuse can be an effective way to stop abuse and make clients whole again. This article, including case examples, explores some civil remedies available to older adults experiencing abuse or exploitation.

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Commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Erica Costello/Associate Director Chief Counsel, Commission on Law and Aging

To honor WEAAD this year, the Commission on Law and Aging (COLA) developed a series of short webinars to provide older adults and their families with information and resources on common issues in elder abuse. Learn more here.

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Happy Birthday Medicare

By Alexandra Glezer/Intern, ABA Commission on Law and Aging

As Medicare will mark its 60th anniversary this July, COLA is taking a look back at how it all began, what it covers today, and what lies ahead for this vital program.

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The Power of Personal Protection Orders for Older and Vulnerable Adults

By Emily J. Miller/Program Director- Crime Victim’s Legal Assistance Project, Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services

This article emphasizes the profound and devastating effects that mistreatment has on older and vulnerable adults and the need for creating civil legal mechanisms that empower individuals to obtain survivor-centered protection.

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Behind the Screen: Elder Financial and Technology Abuse in the Age of AI

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Bifocal Vol. 46 Issue 5 (June 2025)

Behind the Screen: Elder Financial and Technology Abuse in the Age of AI

Also In This Issue

Being Aware: Elder Abuse

Protective Orders, Questioned Capacity, and the Complex Realities

Civil Legal Remedies’ Role in Combatting Elder Abuse

Commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Happy Birthday Medicare

The Power of Personal Protection Orders for Older and Vulnerable Adults

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