Title: Describe elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Course: Family and Human Services I (19999-I) > Section: Understanding Care for Older Adults

Description should include

- definitions of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), and exploitation
- examples of physical abuse
- examples of financial exploitation
- examples of psychological abuse
- the social effects of abuse
- trends in abuse/prevalence of abuse.

Description should also include

- definition of trauma and trauma-informed care
- recognition of signs and symptoms of trauma
- sources of trauma
- effects of trauma
- benefits of trauma-informed care.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the difference between abuse, neglect, and exploitation concerning older adults?
- What should a caretaker do when he/she suspects elder abuse or neglect?
- Why should a caretaker report suspected elder abuse or neglect?

Communication

- How would a human services provider describe physical or psychological abuse?
- In what manner should a human services provider communicate that he/she suspects abuse?
- How will a human services provider be trained in the proper communication processes of reporting suspected abuse?

Leadership

- What is the expected outcome if elder abuse is not reported?
- What is the community responsibility to report abuse?
- Why is it important to provide training for family and professionals about elder abuse and neglect?

Management

- What is the appropriate procedure for reporting suspected elder abuse to the authorities?