Aging and the Law

An Interdisciplinary Reader

• Author(s): Lawrence A. Frolik,
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Pages: 690
• ISBN_10: 1566396530
  ISBN_13: 9781566396530
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Law / Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice , Law / Health , Law / Jurisprudence , Law / Practical Guides , Law / Elder Law , Political Science / Public Policy / Social Policy , Social Science / Gerontology ,

Description:... A collection of 47 portions of essays, articles, and books addressing many of the social, political, and legal problems occasioned by having an increasing number of older Americans. First defines and explores the emerging field of elder law, then looks at such dimensions as work, income, and wealth; housing; mental capacity; health care decision making; long-term care; health care finance; family and social issues; abuse, neglect, victimization, and elderly criminals; and legal representation and ethical considerations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR