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

Description should include

- the definition of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), and exploitation
- examples of physical abuse
- examples of financial exploitation (e.g., online or phone scams)
- examples of psychological abuse
- the social effects of abuse
- trends in abuse/prevalence of abuse.

Description should also include

- the definition of traumaand 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 should a caretaker do when they suspect elder abuse or neglect?

Communication

- Where can a human services professional access training in providing trauma-informed care?

Leadership

- How can human services providers help educate the community about financial exploitation scams?

Management

- Who serves as a mandated reporter for older adults?