PPT-ELDER ABUSE “ Quality Care is Our Priority”

Welcome Elder Abuse is the mistreatment of an older person by someone who has a relationship with the elder Can happen to anyone Is very complex Often subtle May be difficult to identify Most victims do not report. S It occurs regularly in the community and in long term care settings such as nursing homes and board and care homesassisted living facilities we use the term board and care herein It has been reported that a vast reservoir of undetected and unreport Stop Abuse and Financial Exploitation. Who are Elder Abuse Victims?. Age – 50 and over. Gender – Male or Female. Ongoing Relationship with Expectation of Trust. Who are Abusers? . Family members, trusted individuals. The Pharmacist’s Role. 1. Reaching Important Gatekeepers: Training Pharmacists about Elder Abuse. Acknowledgements. Content by Tatanya Gurvich, Pharm.D. and Bradley Williams, Pharm. D., USC School of Pharmacy and Elaine Chen, MS and Mary Twomey, MSW, University of California, Irvine.. Neglect. NCEA Neglect. 1. Understanding Neglect. NCEA Neglect. 2. Learning Objectives. At the end of this presentation, you will be able to:. Define and describe neglect. Define what makes someone a caregiver. Dr.Roger. Butler. A war veteran / VP resident. Objectives. Discuss current research on elder abuse demographics in relation to dementia care. Discuss some theoretical models to explain WHY?. Explore challenges in dementia care both in the community and LTC sectors . and Advocacy. 2012 Technical Assistance. Regional Conferences. David Hoffman, Esq.. David Hoffman & Associates. Two Penn Center. Suite 200. Philadelphia PA 19102. dhoffman@DHoffmanAssoc.com. Older Adults Protective Services Act . ST TAMMANY PARISH. SALT COUNCIL. JUNE 11, 2012. ELDER ABUSE. TYPES AND. SIGNS OF ASSAULT. Paul Greenwood,. Deputy District Attorney,. San Diego County, California. Debbie Harrison, RN. Health Care Consulting, LLC. Weissman. , . PharmD. , JD. USC School of Pharmacy. . Increasing Pharmacist Awareness of Elder Abuse And The Law . Reaching Important Gatekeepers: Training Pharmacists about Elder Abuse. Legal References. Day 2011. S. eniors. A. nd. L. aw. E. nforcement. T. ogether. Preliminary Indicators of Abuse. . - June 14, 2011. Harold S. Bartholomew, Jr.. Assistant District Attorney. Office of Walter P. Reed. 22. Strengthening Community Supports to Prevent Elder Abuse [ PRESENTER INFORMATION] Introduction: Presenter / Organization PRESENTER BIO; ORGANIZATION MISSION OR GOAL(S); COMMUNITY PARTNERS, ETC. 1. What is Elder Abuse?. 1. Elder abuse is any action or inaction by self or others that jeopardizes the health or well-being of any older adult and is divided into six categories:. physical. neglect. What is elder abuse?. an all-inclusive term representing all types of mistreatment or abusive behavior toward older adults . (Wolf, 2000, p.7). further defined as acts of commission (intentional behavior) and omission (failure to act). TASK FORCE More than 73,000 older adults in Michigan are victims of elder abuse. They experience abuse, neglect and exploitation. The symptoms and treatment of elder abuse are complex and demand a Safeguarding, Halton BC . Emma Myers – Detective Sergeant, . Public Protection, Cheshire . Police. National Safeguarding Week . Today - Thursday focuses on Elder Abuse. . Monday – exploitation and county lines .