Elder Abuse (BLS)

Course overview

MYTH Elderly abuse is becoming less common as the general public becomes more aware. The reality is that statistics of abuse are climbing, and elderly abuse has become an even bigger concern over the past few years. You may have even noticed that geriatric patients make up a large percentage of your calls up to 40% in many cases. Can you spot the signs of abuse? And once you do, what comes next? Documenting and reporting can seem daunting when you're worried that it may put you and your judgment under scrutiny as well. We'll cover these topics and what you can do to make suspected elder abuse reporting a little easier.