Describe the trends of elder abuse and the theoretical underpinnings that help us understand what causes it.
Review core treatment recommendations for elder abuse, including the use of individual and systemic modalities.
Explain ethical considerations for treatment.
Examine cultural considerations for treatment.
Discuss current limitations in the research on elder abuse. Consider what gaps still exist on this topic. What types of studies still need to be conducted? What about treatment of elder abuse still needs to be better understood? What about this do you think needs to be better understood?
References:
Adult Protective Services
National Center on Elder Abuse. (n.d.). Adult protective services.
Elder Abuse and Neglect in Latino Families: An Ecological and Cultrually Relevant Theoretical Framework for Clinical Practice
Parra-Cardona, J. R., Meyer, E., Schiamberg, L., & Post L. (2007). Elder abuse and neglect in Latino families: An ecological and culturally relevant theoretical framework for clinical practice. Family Process, 46(4), 451–470.
Lawson, D. M. (2013). Family violence: Explanations and evidence-based clinical practice (pp. 243-258). American Counseling Association.
Red Flags of Elder Abuse
National Center on Elder Abuse. (2017). Red flags of elder abuse.
