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

About This Course

• About This Course
• Who Can Use This Course
• Module Descriptions

Module 1: Introduction to Elder Abuse

• Objectives
• Acknowledging the Problem
• Scope of Problem
• Recognizing the Cost to Society
• Uncovering the Hidden Problem
• Understanding Risk Factors for Abuse
• Cultural Factors in Elder Abuse
• Summary
• Quiz

Module 2: The Basics of Elder Abuse

• Objectives
• The Problem of Elder Abuse and Neglect
• Age-Related Vulnerabilities
• Defining Abuse and Neglect
• Who Are the Victims?
• Characteristics of Victims
• Who Are the Abusers?
• Characteristics of Abusers
• Where Does Elder Abuse Occur?
• Why Does Elder Abuse Occur?
• Theories of Elder Abuse
• Consequences of Abuse and Neglect
• Need for Data and Research
• Summary
• Case Study
• Quiz

Module 3: Substance Use and Other Risk Factors

• Objectives
• Risk Factors for Abuse and Neglect
• Sociodemographic Factors
• Substance Use as a Risk Factor
• Substance Use by Elder Abuse Victims
• Substance Use by Perpetrators of Elder Abuse
• The Link Between Elder Abuse and Substance Abuse
• Substance Abuse as a Barrier
• Diagnosis Difficulties
• Future Trends
• Summary
• Case Studies
• Quiz

Module 4: Screening and Assessment

• Objectives
• What Is Screening and Assessment?
• Who Can Screen For Elder Abuse?
• What Are the Indicators of Elder Abuse?
• Indicators of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
• How to Assess Abuse
• Barriers to Identifying Elder Abuse
• Summary
• Case Study
• Quiz

Module 5: Intervention and Treatment

• Objectives
• Intervention and Treatment Goals
• Intervention Basics
• Adult Protective Services
• Reporting Elder Abuse
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Intervention Options
• Summary
• Case Study
• Quiz

Module 6: Preventing Elder Abuse

• Objectives
• Bringing Elder Abuse Out in the Open
• Community-Wide Prevention
• Reducing Risk Factors and Enhancing Protective Factors
• Preventing Elder Abuse by Family Caregivers
• Preventing Elder Abuse by In-home Helpers
• Preventing Elder Abuse in Long-Term Care Settings
• What Can Individuals and Families Do?
• What Can Professionals Do?
• What Can Communities Do?
• Prevention Strategies
• Summary
• Case Study
• Quiz