Date of Award
1-1-2006
Document Type
Thesis - ECU Access Only
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
Abstract
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.
Recommended Citation
Osmancevic, H. (2006). A brief screening instrument for use by lawyers to assess the capacity of older clients with memory deficits. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/336