SNHS 521 Domestic Violence: Elder Abuse
This is a one-credit course exploring the issue of Elder Abuse. The primary objective for this course is to sensitize the student to the signs of elder abuse. By the conclusion of the course, the student will be prepared to deal with elder abuse cases in her/his practice by be able to spot risk factors, make appropriate reports of abuse, and locate community resources to deal with elder abuse. We will look at the different types of abuse, legal issues, family resistance, and other topics.