100860: The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study

About the Course:

This course is intended to provide information regarding national incidence estimates of elder abuse which can be used to identify areas needing the most service intervention and ongoing research. The course offers insight into commonly posed questions regarding elder abuse and how it might be prevented.

Author

The National Center on Elder Abuse

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses working with geriatric populations, who seek knowledge about elder abuse. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Become more aware of who is most likely to be a victim or perpetrator of elder abuse.

2. Define the characteristics of self-abusing elders.

3. Apply information presented to help curb the widespread problem of elder abuse and neglect.