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

• Understand the nature, scope, and severity of elder abuse.
• Identify substance abuse as a major risk factor contributing to elder abuse.
• Recognize the societal and cultural context of elder abuse.