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 types of abuse suffered by older adults.
• Recognize the role of family in elder abuse trends.
• List three consequences of abuse and neglect for the older adult, the abuser, and society.