A brief screening instrument for use by lawyers to assess the capacity of older clients with memory deficits

The number of people in Australia and around the world is increasing rapidly, particularly people over the age of 65. As part of the aging process, cases of dementia. cognitive impairment and mental iIIness become more prevalent. The issue of competence in this population has become more significant in recent years . Older people frequently face decisions that require the consultation of a lawyer, such as issues over wills and financial investments. Preventative law advocate lawyers act as therapeutic agents, preventing stress and discomfort in elderly clients making legal decisions. In order for practising lawyers to act as therapeutic agents, an ability to detect impaired decision making capacity in older adults is required. The present study explores this issue further.

Grantor dc:publisher

Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia

Year dc:date

2006

Author dc:creator

• Osmancevic, Himka

• Older people
• Legal status
• laws
• etc.
• Australia
• South Africa
• Memory disorders in old age
• Legal assistance to older people
• Aging
• Psychological aspects.
• Health and Medical Administration

Repository record dc:identifier

https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/336

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ro.ecu.edu.au:theses-1336