December Bifocal now on-line
The December issue of Bifocal, e-Journal of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging is now available for pdf download.
The issue is also available online on the Bifocal homepage.
What’s inside this issue?
Cover Article
The Work and Accomplishments of 2013
In this, its 33rd year, the Commission has continued to leverage the cumulative expertise of its staff and members in its pursuit of its mission.
2013 Year-in-Review
2013 Overview: Health Decisions and Advance Planning
2013 Overview: International Human Rights of Older Persons
2013 Overview: Guardianship and Capacity Issues
2013 Overview: Elder Abuse
2013 Overview: Legal Service Delivery, Program Development, and Older Americans Act Highlights
2013 Overview: Commission Revenue
2013 Overview: A Successful Project Partnership–Managing Someone Else’s Money Guides
2013 Overview: Quarterly CLE Webinars
Inside the Commission
Inside the Commission
Updates on staff speaking engagements and new resources.
Fall 2013 Intern and Extern Testimonials
Radio News Release: Discuss Your Dying Wishes Now
This Radio News Release was distributed Dec. 20. Aired by an estimated 1,969 radio stations, it reached an estimated audience of 8.4 million listeners.
John H. Pickering Award Call for Nominations
The ABA Senior Lawyers Division is accepting nominations for the 2014 John H. Pickering Achievement Award. The award honors the life and accomplishments of John H. Pickering, an outstanding lawyer who was involved in various pro bono activities and law-related societal issues affecting the elderly.
New Commission Publication: Checklist for an Elder-Friendly Law Office
Features
International Rights of Older Persons: Ageism, Justice, and Social Policy
by Prof. Israel Doron
In this short article, which is based on a presentation given in New York as part of the fourth meeting of the UN Open Ended Working Group on Ageing, the author argues that the need for such a convention rests, amongst other things, on the need for social justice for older persons around the world.
Book Review: ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Survivors
reviewed by David M. Godfrey
The Checklist for Family Survivors is practical, methodical, detailed, and easy to read and follow. The book is a must-have for surviving family and friends tasked with organizing and settling an estate.
Event and CLE Update
Upcoming CLE
World Congress on Adult Guardianship
Save the Date! New National Aging and Law Conference
Law Day & Older Americans Month Planning
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