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| Course Section Number: | LAW-5772-01 |
| Title: | Elder Law |
| Status: | Open |
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| Instructional Method: | Lectures |
| Course Description: | This course surveys the legal issues raised by the aging population in the United States and the legal implications of that demographic. Topics covered include the ethical issues and complications presented by representing elderly clients, age and disability discrimination in employment and accommodations, income maintenance (i.e. social Security and Supplemental Security Income), health care benefits and coverage (i.e. Medicare and Medicaid), long-term care, guardianships, property management, health care decision making and end of life issues and elder abuse, neglect and crime. |
| Requisite Courses: | None |
| Comments: | "a short & happy guide to Elder Law" by Hegland & Fleming, 2013 (Required) is available for free through the West Academic subscription with the MLIC. Students may create an account using their TU email address at: subscription.westacademic.com. |
| Meeting Times: | LAW 206 M 01:00PM-02:50PM |
| Instructor: | Quinn C |
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