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Solomon Center @ YLS @solomonctryls.bsky.social · 19d

📰 In her latest article for @forbes.com, @solomonctryls.bsky.social Distinguished Scholar in Elder Law @ninakohn.bsky.social explains how mandatory elder abuse reporting laws fall short and calls for systems tailored to improving outcomes for elder abuse victims. www.forbes.com/sites/ninako...

Why American Leaders Are Rethinking The Fight Against Elder Abuse

America's go-to response for combating elder abuse and exploitation may even put older adults at further risk. Here is how communities can shift strategies.

www.forbes.com

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · 23d

New research suggests that America's go-to response to fighting #ElderAbuse may not work. And may even put older adults at risk. I explain and suggest a better way to combat elder abuse and exploitation in this piece, out today in Forbes.

www.forbes.com/sites/ninako... #Aging #Eldercare

Why American Leaders Are Rethinking The Fight Against Elder Abuse

New research suggests that America's go-to response for combating elder abuse and exploitation may not work—and may even put older adults at further risk.

www.forbes.com

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · 23d

Happy to be back at Yale Law School as a Visiting Professor. I'm enjoying introducing another terrific group of students to elder law. And having good fun collaborating with @solomonctryls.bsky.social.

Image of a red casebook entitled "Elder Law: Practice, Policy, and Problems" in front of an open window that looks out onto a courtyard surrounded by gothic-inspired buildings.

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Solomon Center @ YLS @solomonctryls.bsky.social · Sep 3

📣 Hot off the presses! Writing for @forbes.com, @solomonctryls.bsky.social Distinguished Scholar in Elder Law @ninakohn.bsky.social discusses how AgeTech allows older adults to live independently for longer and how reforms can prevent tech-facilitated elder abuse. www.forbes.com/sites/ninako...

AgeTech Is Transforming Eldercare But Risks Abusive Surveillance

AgeTech is enabling older adults to live at home for longer than ever before. But there's a hidden cost: unprecedented surveillance, including by their own families

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Out today! My new piece in @forbes.com explains the hidden dangers of AgeTech that every older adult should know about.

@https://www.forbes.com/sites/ninakohn/2025/09/02/agetech-is-transforming-eldercare-but-risks-abusive-surveillance/

AgeTech Is Transforming Eldercare But Risks Abusive Surveillance

AgeTech is enabling older adults to live at home for longer than ever before. But there's a hidden cost: unprecedented surveillance, including by their own families

www.forbes.com

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Jul 17

Understaffing at state agencies that oversee #NursingHomes puts residents at greater risk of abuse and neglect. And it's a growing problem, as I explain in this NPR piece. The good news: @justiceinaging.org is pursuing a legal strategy to help address it.

www.npr.org/2025/07/15/n...
#Elderlaw

A lack of nursing home oversight is a problem for many states

Many state nursing home oversight agencies are understaffed. Advocates for residents say that is increasingly putting people who live in nursing homes at greater risk of abuse and neglect.

www.npr.org

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Syracuse University College of Law @syracuselaw.bsky.social · Jul 9

Distinguished Professor @ninakohn.bsky.social recently spoke with Law360 about a proposed law in Oregon to tighten the oversight of long-term care facilities. #lawsky www.law360.com/healthcare-a...

Ore. Weighs Tough New Requirements For Long-Term Care - Law360 Healthcare Authority

Two years ago, an Oregon woman died in the cold after leaving, unseen, from a memory care facility. Today, state lawmakers are moving to strengthen oversight of long-term care facilities that serve ol...

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Solomon Center @ YLS @solomonctryls.bsky.social · Jul 11

Check out @solomonctryls.bsky.social Distinguished Scholar in Elder Law @ninakohn.bsky.social in @law360.bsky.social on state efforts to protect residents of long-term care facilities that are not nursing homes. www.law360.com/healthcare-a...

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thanks @syracuselaw.bsky.social for this nice piece about my work with the Uniform Law Commission.

Syracuse University College of Law @syracuselaw.bsky.social · Jul 2

Distinguished Professor of Law @ninakohn.bsky.social Kohn Serves as Reporter for Two Uniform Acts #lawsky bit.ly/44FoSEN

Professor Nina Kohn Serves as Reporter for Two Uniform Acts

Syracuse University College of Law’s Distinguished Professor Nina Kohn is helping to create “gold standard” legislation on some of the most important issues facing older adults and individuals with co...

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Solomon Center @ YLS @solomonctryls.bsky.social · Jun 26

📚Just published! The new Elder Law Journal article from ‪@solomonctryls.bsky.social‬ Distinguished Scholar in Elder Law @ninakohn.bsky.social‬, Research Fellow Wendy Jiang, and others explores the limits of mandatory elder abuse reporting and proposes reforms. theelderlawjournal.com/wp-content/u...

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Jun 24

Last year @solomonctryls.bsky.social convened a group of the nation's leading thinkers on #ElderAbuse. One result: this new article. It reveals how little reporting mandates do to help older adults & calls for evidence-based #law reform.

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Mandated Reporting of Elder Abuse: An Evaluation and Call to Action

<p><span>This Article explores the impact of mandatory elder abuse reporting laws, a core component of the U.S. response to elder abuse. It finds that there is

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Jun 10

So glad to have you participate in the workshop and share your empirical work on elder abuse interventions. Looking forward to reading more!

Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Jun 9

Happening now...

Petrie-Flom Center @petrieflomcenter.bsky.social · Jun 3

Register for the livestream of PFC’s annual conference petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/events/detai...

Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Jun 5

With so much in flux and so much on the line, this type of exchange is more important than ever. And a good reminder that while the road is bumpy, we are traveling it in good company. #ASLME #HLP2025

Michael R. Ulrich @michaelrulrich.bsky.social · Jun 5

Stellar plenary covering insanity happening in health care, admin law, immigration, FDA, long-term care, repro rights, & much more with Wendy Mariner, Joan Krause,
@mblawrence.bsky.social @mdmakhlouf.bsky.social @akesselheim.bsky.social @mayamanian.bsky.social @ninakohn.bsky.social #ASLME #HLP2025

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · May 23

New book alert! Law & the 100-Year Life explores how our laws should adapt to unprecedented longevity. Happy to join a terrific group of authors under the leadership of editors Anne Alstott, @abbegluck.bsky.social & Eugene Rusyn.

Bonus: the book is open access.

Image of the cover Law and the 100-Year Life. Words associated with the image read "Law and the 100-Year Life explores how legal systems must adapt to longer lives--from work and marriage to housing and healthcare. Discover a bold vision for aging, equity, and opportunity.

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Syracuse University College of Law @syracuselaw.bsky.social · May 22

Professor @ninakohn.bsky.social Kohn Discusses Nursing Home Management Issues with the Denver Post #lawsky www.denverpost.com/2025/05/18/c...

26 Colorado nursing homes managed by same company face lawsuits alleging millions in unpaid bills

The nursing homes — 10 in metro Denver and the rest located across the state — were all managed by the same company, Vivage-Beecan, when they fell behind on their bills.

www.denverpost.com

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · May 16

Thanks @joanfbraun.bsky.social!

Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · May 12

Incredibly honored to be named a Distinguished Professor alongside two phenomenal colleagues.

news.syr.edu/blog/2025/05...

Kohn, Wiklund, Wilmoth Named Distinguished Professors

Three Syracuse University faculty members have been named Distinguished Professors, one of the University’s highest honors. The designation is granted by th ...

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Justice in Aging @justiceinaging.org · Apr 25

Social Security isn't just "retirement income"—it's a comprehensive anti-poverty program. Without it, an estimated 2 in 5 older adults would live in poverty and be unable to pay for food, housing, or other necessities.

Supporting Older Americans’ Basic Needs: Health Care, Income, Housing, and Food - Justice in Aging

After working all their lives, many older adults in our communities cannot afford health and long term care, struggle to keep a roof over their heads and food

justiceinaging.org

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Apr 17

What is "trauma-informed healthcare planning" and how can the new Uniform Health Care Decisions Act support it? To honor National Healthcare Decisions Day, Deidre Lok and I sat down to discuss. Podcast 👇https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/resources/podcast/

#hacp #elderlaw #elderabuse

Advocates of Aging Podcast

This podcast is produced by the ABA Commission on Law and Aging. Listen to hear interviews and stories on topics related to law and aging, including best practice tips for professionals and career adv...

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Petrie-Flom Center @petrieflomcenter.bsky.social · Apr 17

Last week, a federal judge in Texas ruled to eliminate a minimum staffing standard for nursing homes. But, as @ninakohn.bsky.social of @syracuselaw.bsky.social writes, states have quite a bit of power to regulate the industry on their own. Read more here: petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2025/04/16/s...

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Apr 16

Out today in Bill of Health!
It's an open secret that U.S. nursing homes often aren't safe for >1 million people living in them. Yet a federal court just tossed a key protection for #NursingHome residents. I explain how states respond--using powers they already have. @petrieflomcenter.bsky.social

States Must Step Up After Federal Court Tosses Key Protection for Nursing Home Residents - Petrie-Flom Center

After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed systemic care failures in American nursing homes, the Biden Administration adopted a series of regulatory changes to enhance resident safety.

petrieflom.law.harvard.edu

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Apr 14

Congratulations to Kansas on adopting the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, & Other Protective Arrangements Act! It will help reduce unnecessary & overbroad #guardianships.

It's a huge win for older adults & people with #disabilities. As the Act's Reporter, I'm thrilled. #Disabilityrights

Map showing states that have adopted, or are considering adoption, of the uniform act on guardianship and conservatorship.

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Apr 14

Thanks @orentaoren.bsky.social! It was well worth the long trip! Seriously: everyone should have the opportunity to share their work with such thoughtful and generous critics.

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Nina Kohn @ninakohn.bsky.social · Apr 11

One joy of academic life is sharing your ideas with others. Grateful to @uarizonalaw.bsky.social faculty for inviting me to talk on my new article, and for their fabulously helpful critiques (shout out to @orentaoren.bsky.social and colleagues). Added bonus: a visit the Sororan Desert.

Informal picture of author with saguaro cactus in background.

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