Download or read book Aging and the Law written by Lawrence A. Frolik and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 47 portions of essays, articles, and books addressing many of the social, political, and legal problems occasioned by having an increasing number of older Americans. First defines and explores the emerging field of elder law, then looks at such dimensions as work, income, and wealth; housing; mental capacity; health care decision making; long-term care; health care finance; family and social issues; abuse, neglect, victimization, and elderly criminals; and legal representation and ethical considerations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR