Elder care law is a specialized legal area comprised of the laws, statutes, regulations and decisions that deal with the needs and issues specific to senior citizens. Elder law and elder care focus on the issues of protection against abuse, personal and financial autonomy, fraud and exploitation of the elderly. This continuing education course examines the various aspects of advising older persons and their representatives about many of the legal aspects associated with long-term care and retirement planning needs.

Class highlights include:

• The Older Americans Act ("OAA")


• Federal Nursing Home Reform Act ("OBRA '87")


• The Elder Justice Act ("EJA")


• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program


• Medicaid Planning


• Advance Directives


• Health Care Power of Attorney


• Elder Abuse


• Approved for 5 Hours of Elective Continuing Education