Elder Rights
From Life Done Right SeniorWiki
Elder Rights are a set of principles and laws that protect the safety and dignity of senior citizens, aging Baby Boomers, and the elderly against elder abuse, senior scams, and financial fraud. The increasing need of senior citizens to rely on family, friends, and caregivers for their well-being can often lead to abusive behavior that takes advantage of a person's vulnerability. Critical thinking skills may be impaired or diminished to the point that a person's trust in another may lead to a variety of decisions that are not in the financial or emotional best interest of the older adult.
The Federal government, states, and local communities offer support programs that are designed to protect seniors and help them:
- Understand and exercise their rights
- Exercise choice through informed decision-making
- Benefit from support and opportunities promised by law
- Maintain autonomy consistent with capacity
- Resolve grievances and disputes through appropriate representation and assistance
External Links
- Administration on Aging Elders Rights & Resources
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- U.S. Code Title 42 Allotments for Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activities
- Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) - Australian Elder Rights organization
Related Resources
- Protecting Yourself From Elder Abuse Starring: Barry Minkow
- Elder Abuse and Neglect: Causes, Diagnosis, and Intervention Strategies by Mary Joy Quinn
- Elder Abuse: A Public Health Perspective by Randal W. Summers
- Elder Abuse And Mistreatment: Policy, Practice, And Research by M. Joanna Mellor
- Crime And Elder Abuse: An Integrated Perspective by Brian K. Payne
- Protecting Yourself From Investment Fraud Starring: Barry Minkow
- Social Work Practice with the Elderly by Michael John Holosko
- Aging: Concepts and Controversies by Harry R. Moody
- Frolik and Kaplan's Elder Law in a Nutshell by Lawrence A. Frolik
- A Guide to Elder Planning: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally and Financially by Steve Weisman
- Elder Law by Jeffrey A. Helewitz
- The Complete Eldercare Planner, Second Edition: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help by Joy Loverde
- Elder Law in New Jersey: Finding Solutions for Legal Problems by Alice K. Dueker
- Elder American Bar Association Legal Guide for Americans Over 50: Everything about the law and Medicare and Medicaid, retirement rights, and long-term choices ... and your parents by American Bar Association
- Law and Aging: Essentials of Elder Law (2nd Edition)by Ronald J. Schwartz
- Eldercare for Dummies by Rachelle Zukerman
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