The AARP Public Policy Institute recently released a new report: Power of Attorney Abuse: What States Can Do About It, A Comparison of Current State Laws with the New Uniform Power of Attorney Act. The report was authored by Lori A. Stiegel and Ellen VanCleave Klem of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.

To access the full report and summary, Click Here.

Here are some of the highlights:

“Home for the Holidays”
As we approach the holiday season, many will travel great distances to visit with parents and other family members. In this article, Mary Twoomey, MSW, provides recommendations on using this annual visit as an opportunity to consider and plan for the needs of elderly family members.

Training: The Florida Elder Crime Practitioner Designation
The Florida Attorney General's Office has designed a series of courses that address elder issues and are particularly valuable in understanding seniors, crimes perpetrated against them, investigative techniques, and development of prosecutorial cases.

Online Resources:  NCEA Promising Practices Webcast and the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Fraud Awareness Web Section
New requests for presentations, funding opportunities, and a calendar of events are also featured!

Click here to read the December 08 E-News.