LGL 236 - Elder Law

3 cr.

Explores the legal issues affecting the elderly population such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, retirement housing and long-term care options, age discrimination, elder abuse and neglect, and estate and planning issues related to incapacity , guardianship, advanced medical directives, power-of-attorney, and end of life decisions.

Lecture Hours: 3
Total Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111.