Ciao to the Elder Law Prof Blog

Readers,

Today marks my final day as a regular contributor and editor of the Elder Law Prof Blog.   Since I started the Blog ten years ago (May 2005), many things have changed in the practice and teaching of elder law, but one constant has been the commitment of those of us in academia and of practitioners to advocating for and, when necessary, litigating in behalf of the older persons and those with disabilities and special needs to protect their rights.  During those ten years, the lay press has finally become aware that aging societies must change their infrastructure and outlook to accommodate the needs, and special contributions and abilities, of our seniors.  I’m retired now from full time teaching; next month,  I will be moving on to a new Blog, writing in behalf of the elder and special needs firm of Long Reher & Hanson.,   I will continue to edit the NAELA eBulletin and the Thomsen-West treatise Advising the Elderly Client, and I will continue to work on issues involving international guardianship law and practice.   Mostly, though, I will be taking care of my garden and producing my art, which has become a much-loved second career.

I leave the Blog in the capable hands of Becky Morgan and Katherine Pearson.   Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the success of this blog for so many years.

    –AKD