Ethical Considerations for Representing Elderly Individuals with Diminished Capacity

This course is approved for 1 Ethics CEU by: Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board; Kentucky Board of Social Work; Ohio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services & Supports.

We will cover the definitions and standards of legal capacity and how they may vary depending on what documents a client is signing. We will discuss the best practices and strategies used to determine the competence of an elder based on the document, the diagnosis of the elder, the location of the signing, and other factors that may come into play. Practical steps for advocating for an elder, even in the face of a difficult diagnosis that affects cognitive abilities, will also be shared.

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