Elder Abuse: Cultural Contexts and Implications

The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge base of nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals about elder abuse, assessment, and intervention. This curriculum will focus on abuse against elders in domestic settings perpetrated by family members. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented. 


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 


1. Summarize the historical context and scope of elder abuse.

2. Define elder abuse and the different forms of elder abuse.

3. Identify the general profile of the elder abuse victim.

4. Analyze the different classifications of perpetrators of elder abuse.

5. Discuss the various theoretical models to help explain the causes of elder abuse in domestic settings.

6. Explain how culture, race, and ethnicity color views about family and aging and definitions of and attitudes toward elder abuse and help seeking.

7. Discuss assessments for elder abuse victims.

8. Describe general mandatory laws for and ethical issues associated with elder abuse, including the role of interprofessional collaboration.


This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.