10-544-207 Legal & Ethical Issues of Aging
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Keywords
older adult population , aging , legal issues of aging , ethical issues of aging , Advanced Directives , Guardianship , Power of Attorney for Healthcare , Power of Attorney for Finance , government structure , government services , law , policy , Social Security , Medicare , Medicaid , supplemental insurance , trust plans , reallocation of assets , spending down , estate planning , living will , financial exploitation of older adults , Elder Abuse , Elder Neglect , advocacy , ageism
Project
Authors
Noreen Holmes
Date Submitted
6/9/17
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Mid-State Technical College
Industry Partner
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Covers concepts and structures involved in the legal and financial realm of gerontology including Power of Attorney for Health Care/Finance, guardianships, trusts, reallocation of assets, spending down, Medicare/Medicaid benefits, supplemental insurance, Social Security, financial exploitation, elder abuse/neglect, reporting abuse/neglect and relevant governmental policy. Learners will be able to apply knowledge by learning advocacy techniques to benefit senior populations on a community, local, and federal level.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree