Elder law in New Zealand / general editors: Kate Diesfeld, Ian McIntosh.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. Introduction: Elder Law in New Zealand - Relevance and Context : -- 1. Prologue: The Need for a New Zealand-Relevant Elder Law Text / Dr Sally Keeling -- 2. Elder Law in Context / Professor Kate Diesfeld, JD -- -- Part 2. Setting the Context of Ageing in New Zealand : -- 3. The Genesis and Impact of the "Ageing-in-Place" Policy / Professor Matthew Parsons, Dr John Parsons and Dr Stephen Jacobs -- 4. Older Adult Health Issues: The Emerging Implications in New Zealand / Michal Boyd, Chris Perkins and Rod Perkins -- -- Part 3. Decision-making : -- 5. Decision-making and the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 / Sylvia Bell and Professor Warren Brookbanks -- 6. Death and Dying: Legal Issues Elders May Encounter / Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan and Holly Hedley -- -- Part 4. Health Care and Rights : -- 7. Rights of Access to Health Care and Older People / Kris Gledhill -- 8. Human Rights Law and Older People / Sylvia Bell and Professor Judy McGregor -- -- Part 5. Health Services, Pensions and Benefits, and Accident Compensation : -- 9. Health Services for Older People: The Role of District Health Boards / Meenal Duggal -- 10. Pensions and Benefits{Ian McIntosh -- 11. Critical Policy Perspectives on the Law Regarding Age Pensions and Benefits / Associate Professor Susan St John and M Claire Dale -- 12. Accident Compensation and Older People / Doug Tennent -- -- Part 6. Residential Issues : -- 13. The Human Rights of Older People and Those Who Care for Them: Emerging Issues / Professor Judy McGregor -- 14. Retirement Villages and Rest Homes / Michelle Burke -- 15. Dispute Resolution in Retirement Villages / Penny Mudford -- -- Part 7. Retirement, Wills and Estates : -- 16. Relationship Property Issues for the Elderly / Associate Professor Margaret Briggs -- 17. Trust Issues for Separating Elderly Spouses or Partners / Professor Nicola Peart -- 18. Trusts and Trust Administration - Avoiding the Risk and Cost of Litigation: Practical Tips and Best Practice / Bill Patterson -- 19. Dying With or Without a Will / Professor Nicola Peart -- -- Part 8. Elder Abuse : -- 20. Legal Protections and Remedies for Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation / Theo Baker -- 21. Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention / Louise Collins -- 22. Legal Issues Faced by Older People with Intellectual Disability / Dr Brigit Mirfin-Veitch and Sharon Brandford -- 23. Grandparents who Care for Grandchildren / Professor Mark Henaghan -- Appendix: The Consumer Code.

"Elder Law in New Zealand is written by contributors from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from legal and medical practitioners to elder law advocates and scholars, all of whom have applied their expertise to many of the legal issues encountered by New Zealand's ageing population. Elder law is comprised of a range of distinct but often interconnected areas of law. Each part of the book explores different facets of elder law including: New Zealand's "ageing in place" policy and the economic and legal implications of health trends; human rights, including the right to health care; entitlements to services from district health boards; retirement villages and rest homes, including dispute resolution and rights; relationship property issues; the legal remedies available for elder abuse victims; the legal issues surrounding wills and dying intestate the rights of older people with intellectual disabilities; and the legal complexities faced by grandparents caring for their grandchildren. As the first book published in New Zealand to address these issues in a single reference work, Elder Law provides readers with a comprehensive view of a complex legal landscape. Accessible and essential reading for legal and medical practitioners and scholars, elder law advocates and advisors, and professionals and organisations who work with and represent the interests of older people."--Publisher's website.