Elder Abuse, Neglect and Cognitive Impairment: What Do We Do?

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Dec 13, 2020 - 11:08am CST

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This presentation (1:33:10) given by Dr. Kris Fredrickson, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, University of Washington VA Puget Sound Health Care System, is part of the 2019 Winter NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: 1) discuss the definition of vulnerable adult and the role of Adult Protective Services; 2) identify the various types of abuse, neglect and exploitation; and 3) explain interventions available for older adults experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation. Presentation slides are available for download through the link. (Presentation begins at 2:00 minutes).

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Kris Fredrickson
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