Description |
xii, 155 pages ; 23 cm |
Series |
Springer series on ethics, law, and aging |
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Springer series on ethics, law, and aging.
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Contents |
Foreword / Jesse A. Goldner -- 1. Guardianship of the Elderly / George H. Zimny and George T. Grossberg -- 2. Legal Basis of Guardianship / Marshall B. Kapp -- 3. Assessing Competency in the Elderly / Fran M. Baker -- 4. Psychiatric Disorders Affecting Competency / Donald P. Hay, Linda K. Hay and Gwen E. Fagala -- 5. Judicial Process in Guardianship Proceedings / John N. Kirkendall -- 6. The Courts / Field C. Benton -- 7. Judicial Decisions in Guardianship Cases / James Brock -- 8. Guardianship and Abuse of Dependent Adults / Isabella Horton Grant and Mary Joy Quinn -- 9. Monitoring of Guardianship / Sally Balch Hurme -- 10. Empirical Research on Guardianship / George H. Zimny |
Summary |
Readers receive a basic explanation of guardianship of elderly persons and the process by which it takes place. Through contributions by geriatric psychiatrists, psychologists, attorneys, and judges, this volume provides an understanding of what can occur before, during, and after guardianship. The editors review all aspects of the guardianship process and provide new insights to ensure that the provisions of guardianship are applied in humane and effective ways |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Guardian and ward -- United States.
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Older people -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
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Capacity and disability -- United States.
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Author |
Zimny, George H.
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Grossberg, George T.
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LC no. |
97044517 |
ISBN |
0826111769 |
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