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

Need for Data and Research

A lack of agreement exists regarding theories explaining the causes of elder abuse. This, with other research gaps, has resulted in practitioners emphasizing the role of risk and protective factors related to elder abuse. As the knowledge base expands on the reasons for elder abuse, policies and practices can be adapted for better intervention and prevention of this hidden problem.