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

• Recognize the role that Adult Protective Services and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program play in intervention and treatment of elder abuse.
• Identify a range of methods for intervention.
• Identify health and mental health and other services to help victims of abuse.