Elder Law: A Guide to Key Resources
By Susan J. Hemp and Cheryl Rae Nyberg This research guide identifies and describes 163 books, periodicals, reference tools, databases, electronic discussion groups,
IN DENIAL: THE ROLE OF LAW IN PREPARING FOR DEATH by Barbara A. Noah
About the Article Only approximately 20% of Americans have engaged in any form of advance care planning and, even among older Americans, the
Limited Legal Recourse for Older Women’s Intersectional Discrimination Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act by Joanne Song McLaughlin, Ph.D
About the Article Theories and empirical evidence suggest older women face heightened discrimination on the basis of age and sex. Current legislation does
Whose Dime Is It Anyway? A Comprehensive Look at Federal and State Government Landscapes for Senior Financial Exploitation Laws Concerning Financial Institutions by Nora McGuire
About the Article Financial exploitation is one of the most common crimes against seniors. Exploitation schemes significantly impact the elderly, both financially and
Thank You for Your Service: Why Elderly Veterans with PTSD Need Medical-Legal Partnerships by Dan Lewis
About the Article Elderly veterans are especially susceptible to mental illnesses like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. These mental illnesses are a direct result of
Regulating Privacy in Public/ Private Space: The Case of Nursing Home Monitoring Laws by Karen Levy, Lauren Kilgour, Clara Berridge
About the Article The emergence of consumer-purchased monitoring devices in shared, intimate spaces presents new challenges to privacy and its protection. Web-enabled video
Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Hire Me, When I’m Sixty-Four: Disparate Impact Claims and Job Applicants Under the ADEA by William Hrabe
About the Article As life expectancy increases, the expected retirement age also rises. More Americans are working past the traditional retirement age, with
Social Security Plus by Ian Ayres and Jacob Hacker
About the Article With the decline of defined-benefit pensions, workers have few attractive options for obtaining a guaranteed benefit in retirement to supplement
“BIG BROTHER” AND GRANDMA: AN ARGUMENT FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE IN NURSING HOMES by Selket Nicole Cottle
About the Article The proposed use of video surveillance in nursing homes, as a tool to ensure proper care of residents, has spurred
Top Ten Myths of Social Security Reform by Jeffery R. Brown, Kevin A. Hassett, and Kent Smetters
About the Article The future viability of the Social Security system in the United States has pervaded public policy and political debate in