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This is an online learning module created by the Native American Elder Justice Initiative. The materials presented in the elder justice curriculum are designed to help those working with Native American elderly to understand the various types of elder abuse and become more knowledgeable about elder abuse issues. The materials will assist staff in responding appropriately to Indigenous victims of crimes and their families and enhance provision of culturally sensitive services.

This educational module is relevant for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and oher behavior health professional, those who work in tribal elder programs and health professionals. The content describes types of behavioral health issues common to the disabled and older adults as related to elder abuse and neglect including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, Alzheimer's Disease and related demenias, strokes, and other behaviour health and related behavioral issues for those in Indian Country. It also includes ideas for protecting disabled and older adults from the effects of behavioral health issues.

A downloadable fact sheet is also provided.

Learning objectives:
1) understanding emotional/psychological abuse
2) describing types of emotional/psychological abuse and issues for elderly
3) identifying the abusers
4) identifying the risk and protective factors
5) identifying and understanding the issues of anxiety, depression, substance use and dementias with disabled and older adults
6) understanding the warning signs accompanying emotional/psychological abuse and behavior health risk factors in Indian Country
7) preventing and protecting a disabled and older adult from this type of abuse

Source: Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI), 2022
https://iasquared.org/naeji/