Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Eldercare / Estate Mediation

    • Welcome!

    • Training Objectives
  • 2

    Basic Laws Related to Eldercare

    • Elder Abuse

    • Elder Abuse Prevention, Accusations and Mediation

    • Guardianship

    • Conservatorship

    • Avoiding the Need for Guardianship/Conservatorship

    • Financial Durable Power of Attorney

    • Medical Durable Power of Attorney

    • Advanced Directives and Living Wills

    • HIPAA Forms

    • POLST and DNR Orders
  • 3

    Dementia and Cognitive Decline

    • Dementia and Cognitive Decline

    • Understanding Cognitive Decline with Teepa Snow

    • Cognitive Assessments

    • Alzheimer's

    • Dementia and Mediation with Families
  • 4

    Physical Decline in Aging

    • Physical Changes in Aging

    • ADLs and IADLs
  • 5

    Eldercare and Mediation

    • Family Systems Crash Course

    • Reconciliation Between Family Members Before Death

    • Financial Conflict Points

    • Care Conflict Points

    • Multi-Party/Family Mediation Dynamics

    • Multi-Party/Family Mediation Process
  • 6

    The Family Caregiver

    • The Magnitude of Family Care Giving

    • Appointment of a Family Care Giver

    • The Care of a Family Care Giver

    • The Finances of a Family Care Giver

    • POA Oversight of a Family Member
  • 7

    Government Agencies in Aging

    • SSI and SSDI

    • Social Security

    • Medicare and Medicaid

    • Benefits for Veterans

    • Adult Protective Services at State Levels
  • 8

    Estate Laws

    • Wills

    • Probate Process

    • Overview of the Variety of Trusts
  • 9

    Estate Mediation

    • Conflict over Prenuptial Agreements

    • Conflict over Disposition of the Body

    • Conflict over Change in Will or Trust
  • 10

    Estate Mediation Process

    • Case Development and Preparation

    • Family Dynamics and Discovering the Vortex of Conflict

    • Estate Mediation with Attorneys

    • Resolution and SMART Agreements
  • 11

    The Decision Tree of Aging

    • Bonus Resources
  • 12

    Wrap-Up

    • What Have You Learned?

    • How Will You Apply Your New Skills?

    • Need Some Help Getting Started or Taking the Next Step?