LAW 4600 - Elder Law

Credit Hours: 3

This course concentrates on the legal problems associated with the elderly and issues of aging. It introduces students to the unique client needs of the elder client and their families. This course introduces substantive legal theories in modern elder law, including introduction to government program, such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security for old age retirement assistance; advanced planning for retirement; elder abuse and protective services legislation; and nursing home rights legislation. Topics include health care funding; health care decision making; long-term care; end-of-life decisions; elder abuse and neglect, both institutional and non-institutional, and guardianship.