PLG 246 - Elder Law

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course will cover various aspects of law that have particular application to the elderly client. The course is designed to familiarize the student with the practical and theoretical aspects of elder law. As more and more Americans age, legislators, jurists, and other legal professionals have to address the social and legal needs of the elderly including healthcare, employment, housing, guardianship, and elder abuse problems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the basic concept of the legal definition of "elder"; Evaluate the legislative responses to the aging population; Discuss the various types of health care problems that face the elderly; Discuss employment and income issues as they affect the elderly; Analyze the various statutes that have been enacted to assist the elderly with housing problems; Discuss the concept of guardianship; Identify effective estate planning; Analyze the concept of elder abuse and apply remedies for abuse; Discuss the agencies that provide assistance to the elderly; Discuss relevant ethical issues; Apply relevant modern technologies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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