Description
Recognize and prevent financial elder abuse.
This topic will help you define and recognize elder abuse. You will also be able to explain elder abuse and what can be done to prevent it. The material will also help you to be able to assist someone else who may have problems with elder abuse.
Date: 2023-07-20 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:30 PM ET
Learning Objectives
* You will be able to describe the signs of elder abuse.
* You will be able to discuss how to report elder abuse.
* You will be able to identify preventative measures.
* You will be able to review the legal assistance thats available.
Signs of Elder Abuse
• Unexplained Injuries
• Weight Loss and Sunken Eyes
• Dirty, in Disarray
• Social Isolation
• Bed Sores
• Anger
• Speaking
• Repeating
• Alcohol/Drugs
• Unsanitary
Other Signs of Abuse
• Not Taking Medication
• Caregiver Problems
• Funds Missing
• Capacity
How to Report Elder Abuse
• Adult Protective Services
• Police (Confidential)
• Attorney
• Abuse Hotline
Preventative Measures
• Watch for Signs
• Licensed Caregiver
• Relieve Caregiver
• Visit Loved One
• Check Accounts
• Check Medication
• Presumptively Avoid Transfers
Living Areas
• Nursing Home Problems
• Home Problems
Types of Abuse Problems
• Joint Tenancy
• Divorce
• Powers of Attorney
• Wills and Trusts
Legal Assistance
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Long Term Care Insurance
Legal Offenses (Tort Law and Nursing Home Abuse)
• Neglect
• Abuse
• Financial Exploitation
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,CPE ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Michael H. Erde-Michael H. Erde, P.C.
