Elder Law Prof Blog

Covers elder law, elder care, government resources and related legal news and issues.

Author: A. Kimberly Dayton, a professor at William Mitchell College of Law, edits the Elder Law Prof Blog, which is part of the Law Professors Blog Network.

Blawg Related Categories: Elder Law • Government Law • William Mitchell College of Law • Law Professor

Recent Posts from Elder Law Prof Blog

Not elder law: For 90 year old Olympian "Swimming is my life"
Adolph Kiefer celebrated his 90th birthday last Friday as he celebrates every day -- with a 30-minute workout in the water. "Swimming is my life," the Wadsworth resident said. What a life it has been.…
Irish study shows caregivers "under threat"
The tradition of relatives caring for sick, elderly or disabled loved ones at home is under severe threat, a new report warned yesterday. Many of Ireland's 161,000 carers are struggling to cope and feel over-burdened,…
Korea is "least ready" for retirement as its boomers age
Koreans are the least prepared financially for retirement among countries worldwide. It is time to take this seriously and prepare by investing in a variety of assets, instead of relying solely on property, said Fidelity…
IL governor launches "Break the Silence" elder abuse prevention campaign
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today launched the fourth annual statewide “Break the Silence” campaign and proclaimed July as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Illinois. The Governor and the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) are encouraging…
New Zealand nursing home under investigation
Healthcare New Zealand says it has launched its own inquiry into Belhaven Rest Home in Auckland. It follows allegations an employee taped shut the mouth of an elderly resident, to keep her quiet. Police and…
EU drafts plan for cross-border health care access
The European Commission has unveiled a healthcare package designed to make it easier for patients to get medical treatment elsewhere in the EU. Under the proposals, patients would not have to get their doctor's approval…
GAO says CMS needs to provide more oversight over supplemental Medicaid payments
Medicaid program is shared between the federal government and states. States pay qualified providers for covered Medicaid services and receive federal matching funds from the Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) Centers for Medicare…
National Health Service publishes snapshots of itself then and now
In 60 years the NHS has changed dramatically - in terms of what it provides, how it is administered, who works there and how much it costs to run. Here is an at-a-glance look at…
the 17th International Congress on Palliative Care is September 23-26, 2008
The Detailed Programme of the 17th International Congress on Palliative Care, to be held September 23-26, 2008 at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada, is now available on the Congress web site at www.pal2008.com…
NCEA Webcast--Tomorrow-- the latest Elder Abuse research
Upcoming Webcast: JUNE 26, 2008, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST The New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study Plus Other Elder Abuse Research Featuring Dr. Mark Lachs Brought to you by the National Center on…