PROTECTING THE ELDERLY AND ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: PART 2

Course overview

1. Explore more deeply the physiological changes, disease processes, and chronic conditions in older adults that put them at increased risk for abuse, neglect and exploitation. 2. Differentiate between the physical signs and symptoms of typical of aging versus those consistent with elder abuse. 3. Discuss examination findings and laboratory test results that help diagnose abuse. 4. Explore the role of cognitive changes in elder abuse. 5. Examine how the complexity of conflictual family relationships affects end of life care in older adults.