Overview:

This program describes the importance of recognizing elder abuse, both assist in the patient’s continuing care and to avoid legal implications.

Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Describe types and signs of elder abuse.
• Identify factors that put elders at risk of becoming abused.
• Identify factors that put caregivers at risk of becoming abusive.
• Describe the steps that should be taken if elder abuse is suspected.
• Identify when reporting is necessary, and how and where to report suspected abuse.