Table of Contents

About This Course

1. Introduction to Elder Abuse
2. The Basics of Elder Abuse
3. Substance Use and Other Risk Factors
4. Screening and Assessment
5. Intervention and Treatment
6. Preventing Elder Abuse

Supplements
Case Studies
References
Resources

Out of the Shadows
Uncovering Substance Use and Elder Abuse

Objectives

• Identify three indicators that could signal elder abuse.
• Identify two warning signs of problem alcohol use that mimic signs of aging.
• List three barriers to identifying elder abuse.