Mistreatment of Older Adults
Mistreatment of Older Adults is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 08/11/2022
Date of Most Recent Review: 08/11/2022
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2025
Description:
As the U.S. population ages, increased numbers of older adults have been subjected to mistreatment. Professionals who work with older adults are well-positioned to detect potential abuse and connect them with resources. Unfortunately, many cases go undetected and unreported. Professionals often do not receive the training necessary to assess and respond to elder abuse.
This course will explain the different types of elder abuse and neglect. You will be able to identify specific warning signs, risk factors, and assessment methods. Information will be discussed in terms of older adults who reside in the community and in institutional settings. You will also learn the legal requirements for reporting suspected abuse and basic information about steps you can take to prevent revictimization.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide knowledge to health education, medical assistant, nursing, occupational therapy, and social work professions in multiple settings to recognize, report, and prevent mistreatment in older adults.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify at least four types of elder abuse and their warning signs.
• Recognize risk factors for mistreatment in older adults.
• Indicate how to assess and respond to suspicions of elder abuse and neglect.
