ABA Commission on Law and Aging @ABALawandAging
The mission of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging is to educate and advocate to protect the rights and dignity of adults as they age. linktr.ee/aba_cola Washington, D.C. Joined April 2011-
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Registration now open for the 2024 National Aging and Law Conference. Space is limited to 160 spots so we encourage you to register early to secure your seat and take advantage of the early bird rate of $595 for ABA members. ambar.org/nalc
The 2023 ABA Impact Report was very well received at Midyear (with a big banner near registration and multiple mentions during the Board of Governors meeting and the House of Delegates). Learn more here bit.ly/3uCnweI.
Check out the ABA conference we are co-sponsoring on Language, Justice, and Technology! The conference will take place both in-person and virtually on March 1-2. Register and get more details here: bit.ly/3usD7gT
In this November 2023 Vol. 45 Issue 2 year in review, David Godfrey announces his plans to retire in early January 2024. We also name our new director and give an overview of the projects of the Commission in 2023. Subscribe and download for free. ambar.org/bifocal
The Commission on Law and Aging invites you to sponsor or exhibit at the 2024 National Aging and Law Conference (NALC) on May 16-18, at the University of Miami School of Law. Learn more at ambar.org/nalc #2024nationalagingandlawconference
The Commission on Law and Aging is pleased to announce our latest resource, Defense Against Guardianship: A Lawyer's Guide to Representing Individuals in Guardianship Cases. Now available for pre-order. americanbar.org/products/inv/b…
THANK YOU for donating on #ABAGivingDay. Your gift advances democracy, equity & justice across the country and around the world. You can still support our project by going to bit.ly/46Fhkk9 and clicking on the ‘Donate Now’ button for the Commission on Law & Aging.
Your #ABAGivingDay gift transforms lives through legal services. View our about us video and support the Commission’s efforts on this ABA giving day. youtube.com/watch?v=GKvDDp… bit.ly/46Fhkk9
#ABAGivingDay is TODAY! Support our project by going to lnkd.in/efyVscWx and clicking on the ‘Donate Now’ button for the Commission on Law & Aging.
It Starts with You! #ABAGivingDay is about more than just dollars; it's about creating a world where democracy, equity & justice are accessible to all. Support us by going to …ngday-americanbar.blackbaud-sites.com/cpil/ and clicking on the ‘Donate Now’ button for the Commission on Law & Aging.
Your #ABAGivingDay gift transforms lives and protects the well-being of our communities through legal services. Support our project by going to …ngday-americanbar.blackbaud-sites.com/cpil/and clicking on the ‘Donate Now’ button for the Commission on Law & Aging.
Get a sneak peek at givingday.americanbar.org to discover how your #ABAGivingDay donation will advance democracy, equity & justice.
The National Aging and Law Conference returns in-person May 16-17, 2024, at the University of Miami School of Law. The call for speaker proposals is open through October 15, 2023. americanbar.org/groups/law_agi…
Newly updated advance planning guides for people living with dementia are now available. Organizations can add their own logo before distributing the guides using the “co-branded” versions. Please follow the guidelines provided.bit.ly/3pglX3G @ABAPubInterest
We stand together in solidarity to end #ElderAbuse. Join the Commission on Law and Aging and the @NCEAatUSC in spreading awareness and taking action to prevent elder mistreatment. #WEAAD
The latest BIFOCAL discusses the types of neuroscience evidence that can be applicable to criminal law and the use of neuroscience as a useful tool for determining cognitive capacity. Download here. ambar.org/bifocal #neuroscience
The Pros and Cons of Neuroscience in the Legal System explores the role of neuroscience in criminal liability, and the use of neuroscience as a useful tool for determining cognitive capacity. #cognitivecapacity . . . americanbar.org/groups/law_agi…
Fireside Chat with Past, Present, and Future ABA Presidents: Discussing How the Legal Profession and the ABA Can Be Effective Allies for Diversity americanbar.org/groups/health_…
Connect with The Commission on Law and Aging (COLA) on our new LinkedIn American Bar Association showcase page. linkedin.com/showcase/aba-c…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Most Sweeping Set of Executive Actions to Improve Care in History whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… via @WhiteHouse
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Seeking feedback! Five states (CA, FL, MD, NV, and TX) recognize electronic signatures in executing h/c advance directives. Do you know of other states permitting this? Also, in these 5 states, how is it working? Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
When are you considered "old" exactly -- 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s? Read on and find out whether you've reached a ripe old age. bit.ly/2znKu98
Has the Commission on Law and Aging helped you in your work, or helped you or your loved ones? Donate to help us help you. donate.americanbar.org/cola
As many as 70% of all #seniors have no dental care coverage. We're trying to change that. The ABA House of Delegates adopted a resolution calling for a dental benefit in Medicare. Read about Medicare and oral health in BIFOCAL bit.ly/2H4oDrD
Here's a webinar from @NCLERlegal on #Medicare and #Medicaid coverage of behavioral health services you might be interested in.
Behavioral health is critical to an older adult’s overall well-being. Join our free webcast on 8/21 to learn more about #Medicare and #Medicaid coverage of behavioral health services: bit.ly/2ybw9vT
#Lawyers: Looking for a handy checklist to walk you through the advance directive process? Here you go! bit.ly/2YT1wLS
Be in the know! Register for the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care webinar on the 2016 Federal Nursing Home Regulations: What's Proposed, What's Final, & What to Do About It on Thursday, August 8. bit.ly/2ZJIALy
On Aug. 10, as part of the #ABAAnnual Meeting, the ABA will release its first Profile of the Legal Profession report, a 100-page compendium of statistics and trends: bit.ly/2OIZXew
Many people mistakenly believe that #Medicare covers long term care. It does pay for the first 100 days of skilled nursing care following a hospitalization, but nothing more: marketwatch.com/story/americas…
Study: More older adults with advanced dementia remain at home: news-medical.net/news/20190807/…
The latest issue of BIFOCAL is out! Read it to stay informed.
Nursing home arbitration, immigration and elder abuse articles featured in ABA’s law and aging publication: bit.ly/2ZluAb1
Nursing home arbitration, immigration and elder abuse articles featured in ABA’s law and aging publication: bit.ly/2ZluAb1
New video resources for individuals who draft workshop proposals and create conference agendas. These two short videos offer simple tips, formulas and examples of how to create session titles and effective descriptions that sell. ow.ly/sYst30nkfxu
Registration now open for the 2019 National Aging and Law Conference. This year’s theme is Empowerment. We expect an early sell out of room reservations. Book now. ambar.org/NALC #NALC2019
Screening for elder abuse takes skill and know-how. Check out the July-August issue of BIFOCAL, coming out this week, for an informed view from experts.
Man dies at a Tampa hospital -- a “do not resuscitate” order was filed by his guardian against his wishes. Horrifying. bit.ly/2JQDBCj See our ABA guide on advance directives: bit.ly/2JLR1j0
We're thankful that the work we do has such impact. This is what a few of our supporters say about us: "The Commission has been instrumental in leading national initiatives to reform the adult guardianship system and improve responses to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation."
Chilling challenges face older eligible immigrants as they try to access public benefits. Watch for the upcoming July-August issue of BIFOCAL and read more about it. For the May-June issue, click here: bit.ly/2FOrfcv
Donate to the Commission on Law and Aging and help us end elder fraud and abuse. When you donate, we support advocates nationwide with our research, education, and resources so they can better protect older adults. Join us. donate.americanbar.org/cola
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