LAW 6561 - Elder Law

Elective
This course examines a number of legal, ethical, and social issues raised by our nation's increasing elder population and provides ample opportunities to apply the law to real life problems that elderly clients encounter. Course topics include age discrimination; ethical issues in elder representation; alternative decision-making, including health care directives, powers of attorney, and guardianship and conservatorship; income maintenance and the Social Security system; managing and paying for health care, including Medicaid, Medicare, and long-term care insurance; housing options and the licensing and regulation of health care and housing providers; elder abuse and neglect, including remedies available to vulnerable adults; and end-of-life issues.
Units: 3
Grading: Letter Grade

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