Research Catalog

Title

Elderly people and the law / Gordon R. Ashton.

Author

Ashton, Gordon R.

Publication

London : Butterworths ; Carlsbad, Calif. : Butterworth Legal Publishers, 1995.

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Details

Additional Authors

Age Concern England (Organization)

Description

xxxvii, 463 p.; 25 cm.

Subject

Older people > Legal status, laws, etc. > Great Britain

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

1. Role of the Law. Distinguishing older people. Competence. Decision-Making. Law reform -- 2. The Older Person. Rights and duties. Occupations. Civil proceedings. Criminal responsibility -- 3. Family and Carers. Family relationships. Carers. Elder abuse -- 4. Housing. Basis of occupation. Special provision. Special arrangements. Special situations -- 5. Community Care. Overview. Role of authorities. Services. Provision -- 6. Residential Care. General. Registration and conduct. Codes of practice -- 7. Health Care. Services. Medical treatment. Mental health -- 8. Challenging the Authorities. Information. Complaints and appeals. Remedies -- 9. Financial Affairs. Personal funding. State benefits. Local authority funding. Miscellaneous funding -- 10. Financial Affairs and Incapacity. General. Powers of attorney. Receivership. Handling the affairs -- 11. Financial Provision. Implications. Creating a trust. Administering a trust -- 12. Testamentary Provision and Death.

ISBN

0406022755

OCLC

• 34798358
• SCSB-10078005

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