Elder Mistreatment: Understanding Abuse and Neglect

Elder Mistreatment: Understanding Abuse and Neglect is organized by American Society on Aging (ASA) and will be held from Aug 26 – Sep 27, 2019. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 CE Credits.

Elder Mistreatment: Understanding Abuse and Neglect -In this five-week course, experts from USC will explore how to recognize elder mistreatment; victim and abuser characteristics; risk and protective factors; the relationship of elder mistreatment to other types of family violence; clinical presentation in different settings; and what professionals can do when faced with mistreatment.

Schedule for Elder Mistreatment: Understanding Abuse and Neglect

Week 1
Introduction to Elder Mistreatment

Week 2
Who are the Victims of Elder Mistreatment?

Week 3
Who Commits Elder Mistreatment?

Week 4
Elder Mistreatment Detection

Week 5
Elder Mistreatment Response-A Brief Overview