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Digital Asset Guide Published by Former Fellow Megan Yip
Megan Yip (Borchard Fellow 2008-2009) published recently her guide to digital assets. Your Digital Estate: A Consumer Guide to Digital Asset Estate Planning & the Post Death Administration of Digital Assets is available for free on the website of Megan's law firm where there is an easy download link. Megan describes the guide as a resource for anyone who has digital assets (e.g. files, photos, music, accounts, content…) and wants to include them in an estate plan.
Former Fellow Elected to Serve on Gerontological Society of America's Governing Board
Catheryn Koss (2007-2008 Fellow) was recently elected to serve a two-year term on the Gerontological Society of America's Governing Board. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging. Catheryn, an Assistant Professor of Gerontology at California State University, Sacramento, was selected to represent early career faculty.
After working exclusively with older adults under penal supervision in Vermont as a 2018-2019 Borchard Fellow, Annie Manhardt has been hired to stay on as a staff attorney at her host organization, the Prisoners' Rights Office. She handles cases addressing a wide range of issues involving the fact, length and conditions of confinement and community supervision for people serving sentences. This involves litigating post-conviction relief criminal appeals, defending clients against parole revocation, and representing clients in civil litigation related to prison healthcare, discipline, sentence calculation, and more. Although she now represents clients of all ages, Annie is excited to continue her advocacy regarding the unique issues faced by older adults in the criminal legal system.
Congratulations, Annie!
Borchard Fellow Andrew Bardetti Continues with South Coastal Counties Legal Services
As a 2018-2019 Borchard Fellow, Andrew Bardetti worked with older adults who have experienced elder abuse. His host organization, South Coastal Counties Legal Services, recently hired him as a permanent staff attorney. He works on cases involving a wide variety of civil legal issues, including housing, benefits, and long-term care. Andrew will continue to exclusively represent older adults in Bristol County, Massachusetts and he is beyond thrilled to remain with SCCLS in this role.
Congratulations, Andrew!
Aisha Elmquist, a 2007-2008 Borchard Fellow, participated in the shaping of the nearly 200-page legislation that was signed in May 2019 into law in Minnesota transforming the assisted living system in that state. The legislation was the result of the hard work of various stakeholders and their efforts to reach consensus. Some of the workgroup process is described here:
A hard-won consensus on elder care in Minnesota--http://www.startribune.com/a-hard-won-consensus-on-elder-care-in-minnesota/509927832/
Aisha serves as Policy Specialist with the Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care.
Call for 2019-2020 Fellowship Applications
Three fellowships in law and aging are available for 2019-2020. The online application is available between March 15, 2019 and April 15, 2019. Interested applicants should submit the required online application by April 15, 2019. See our web page on the fellowships and our online application.
Senior Housing Crisis Website
A new website that addresses senior housing crisis issues is now available at this link: Senior Housing Crisis. The site is the work of Julie Gilgoff, a 2017-18 Borchard Fellow, who worked on alternative approaches to senior housing in the Bay Area in California. The site is a useful, national resource for advocates and anyone interested in exploring creative housing solutions and policies like community living, community land trusts, co-operative housing, and more.
