ABA/APA Assessment of Capacity in Older Adults

For Psychologists 

Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Psychologists (PDF, 1.3MB)
This publication is designed to give psychologists and other health care providers important information to help guide their work with older adults.

For Lawyers

Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Lawyers (PDF, 434KB)
This handbook offers a conceptual framework and practice tips for addressing problems of client capacity, in some cases with help from a clinician.

For Judges

Judicial Determination of Capacity of Older Adults: A Handbook for Judges (PDF, 889KB)
This handbook overviews capacity determination, examines the role of judges, provides judges with a summary of the kinds of fuctioning assessed, and suggests a five-step model for assessment.

Request Form

For Psychologists: Online Request Form for Psychologist handbook (PDF, 44KB)