Elder Abuse: Cultural Contexts and Implications

Summarize the historical context and scope of elder abuse.

Define elder abuse and the different forms of elder abuse.

Identify the general profile of the elder abuse victim.

Analyze the different classifications of perpetrators of elder abuse.

Discuss the various theoretical models to help explain the causes of elder abuse in domestic settings.

Explain how culture, race, and ethnicity color views about family and aging and definitions of and attitudes toward elder abuse and help seeking.

Discuss assessments for elder abuse victims.