Ageing and the Law: Elder Law and Policy

Course aim

This course will consider relevant theories of ageing, the forms of elder abuse and how various laws impact on older people.

Course content

Theories of ageing and the interdisciplinary nature of ageing; policy considerations associated with the ageing population; elder abuse; accommodation; carers; aged care; discrimination; vulnerable older people; financial matters; estate planning; income supplements;  medical and health issues; capacity; end of life legal issues.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Successful completion of 36 units.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Presentation and Interview, Research assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.