The ultimate annual update

A central concern when assisting older clients is their mental capacity to make important decisions about their futures. Legal Issues of the Aging 2018 offers plenty of guidance on approaching this situation as well as helpful overviews on a host of important developments affecting your aging clients.

Diminished capacity solutions

A two-part keynote presentation discusses the intricacies of diminished capacity. Charles P. Sabatino, director of the American Bar Association's Commission on Law and Aging, delves into:

• Determining if diminished capacity is present
• Documenting interactions with such clients
• Continuing advance care planning in these situations

The keynote continues with a look at the ethical implications of assessing capacity and working with diminished capacity clients. You'll learn:

• How to determine when a client lacks capacity
• Tools to use when your client is "on the fence"
• Ways to accommodate these clients in your practice

Elder essentials in one place

Receive invaluable insights into a variety of key matters, including:

• Recent court decisions
• Supported decision-making agreements
• Older Americans Act (OAA)
• Elder Rights Project in Wisconsin
• Uniform Adult Guardianship Jurisdiction Act (UAGJA)