Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Teaching Resources

From Geriatric Nursing Education

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Welcome to the Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults Teaching Resources Page The aim of this page is to provide and share resources that can be used to teach students about abuse and neglect of older adults. Please feel free to add any resources you feel will be helpful.

Contents 1 Best Practice Recommendations 2 E-Learning 3 Lecture Slides 4 Media Stories 5 Online Information and Fact Sheets 6 Print Resources 7 Statistical Information 8 Videos 9 Webinars 10 Workshops

[edit] Best Practice Recommendations

[edit] E-Learning

[edit] Lecture Slides

[edit] Media Stories

[edit] Online Information and Fact Sheets

The Government of Canada website has several resources about elder abuse in Canada, including:

• Factsheets, brochures, and research
• Information about the signs of financial abuse and how to help prevent it

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[edit] Statistical Information

[edit] Videos

Elder Abuse Ontario offers a series of short videos demonstrating the various types of elder abuse:

• Forms of Abuse

City News has a recent news story regarding elder abuse in Canada:

• New study gives shocking snapshot of elder abuse in Canada

[edit] Webinars

[edit] Workshops

Alzheimer Society Niagara offers a workshop about abuse and neglect of older adults that can be tailored to students.