Elder Mediation Matters: Probate, Guardianship and Family Care-giving
Susan Curcio M.A. 10/26/2009
Conflict associated with estate matters, adult guardianship and family care-giving can tear families apart. Present decisions regarding an aging family member can be influenced by past history. More families will be faced with difficult choices as the population ages in growing numbers. Elder Mediation offers the opportunity to avoid going through the court system which can be costly, time-consuming and divisive. A skilled Elder Mediator can help participants focus on the future and arrive at creative solutions.

Settle Your Real Estate Dispute Early -- And Save Big Money!
Michael P. Carbone 09/14/2009
Two California appellate court cases, one of which has just been decided, illustrate dramatically the wisdom of settling real estate disputes. The amount of money spent on litigating these cases can be staggering and the results difficult to predict.

Elderly At Increased Risk of Death From All Causes Because of Abuse and/Or Self Neglect
Steve Mehta 08/10/2009
For those of you that are involved in elder issues, like myself, I thought this information might be interesting. Elderly who are subjected to abuse or self-neglect are at an increased risk of premature death, according to a recent study.

Elder Mediation
Georgia Daniels 07/27/2009
This article introduces Elder Mediation to potential consumers and referral sources. It uses an example of a typical conflict to show how the outcome could be different with mediation, and walks the reader through the usual stages of an elder mediation, using a facilitative model.

Success Leaves Clues: A Profile Of Elder Decisions
Tammy Lenski 06/22/2009
“There is a great deal of opportunity to create a niche in your community once you have the training and if you are willing to put in the time to market your practice and develop the network of referrals you will need in order to grow,” say Arline Kardasis and Rikk Larsen of Elder Decisions, which scored a major marketing success with National Public Radio in April.

International Elder Abuse Awareness Day — Learning About Elder Abuse And Mediation
Steve Mehta 06/15/2009
Citizens throughout the world are wearing something purple Monday in support of World Elder Awareness Day. This day is designed to acknowledge the global issue of elder abuse and to combat that problem.

Care-Full Conversations: Elder Mediation And Family Decision-Making
Susan Curcio M.A. 05/18/2009
Elder Mediation is a tool that can be used to facilitate difficult decisions for aging adults and their families. Issues regarding the health and safety of a loved one may involve legal and financial considerations which can cause family tensions. The role of the mediator is to assist families in arriving at their own solutions while preserving or improving relationships among the members. Opening the channels of communication may make the job of an attorney or financial adviser easier and more cost-effective.

Addressing The Imbalance Of Power In Elder Mediation Cases
John Bertschler, Patricia Bertschler 05/04/2009
This chapter is devoted to the complex process of identifying where a power imbalance exists in mediation and dealing with those situations in a productive and compassionate fashion.

Elder Decisions Scores Major Marketing Success With NPR
Tammy Lenski 04/13/2009
The folks at Elder Decisions have scored another major P.R. success with today’s National Public Radio feature, Mediators Help Families with Tough Choices of Aging.

Win as Much as You Can: Winning Real Estate Negotiations with Patience and Respect
Beverly Taki 01/12/2009
This article offers negotiation strategies for licensed real estate salespersons and brokers to sharpen their skills to compete in this very challenging and competitive real estate market.

How Elder Mediators Differ from Other Eldercare Specialists
Debbie Reinberg 12/01/2008
The use of mediation in elder/adult family conflicts is still a rather new concept. Other eldercare professionals may seem threatened by the arrival of yet a new specialty group marketing to the same “boomer” population. There are certainly areas of overlap between elder mediators and elder law attorneys, geriatric care managers, and psychotherapists, yet there are also clear distinctions. And, there are many appropriate referrals to be made back and forth.

Confidentiality Update: Petition for Review filed with the California Supreme Court in the Estate of Thottam
Jeffrey Krivis, Mariam Zadeh 09/30/2008
California Supreme Court On September 23, 2008, Stephen L. Kaplan, Esq., counsel for Respondent Jameson Thottam, filed a Petition for Review with the California Supreme Court in the matter of Estate of Thottam. Therein Mr. Kaplan presented the Court with two issues to consider: ISSUE ##1: Fair v. Bakhtiari, (2006) 40 Cal. 4th 189, 192 held that subdivision (b) of Evidence Code §1123 does not waive mediation confidentiality for purported settlement agreements created during mediation that are...

Nebraska Supreme Court Refuses to Compel Arbitration in Nursing Home Case
Victoria VanBuren 11/09/2009
The present case comes as the U.S. Congress considers the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009. This Act would render pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts unenforceable.

The Big Picture
Phyllis Pollack 08/31/2009
In late May 2009, I flew back to my childhood home to help my siblings move our mother into an assisted living facility. As she had been living in the family home for close to sixty years, it was the move from *!!##*##!!*, to say the least.

Generational Negotiations
Joshua N. Weiss 01/28/2008
In this podcast Josh interviews Dr. Cathy Rodgers and Dr. Scott Mills, two generational negotiation experts. The three discuss the dynamics found in generational negotiations and some tips for how to manage them. MP3 File