Summary:
In 2007, 37.9 million Americans, or 12.6% of the population, were over 65. By 2020, it’s projected that 55 million people will be older than 65. Americans are also living longer. At the beginning of the 20th century, life expectancy was 47 years; by 2007, it had increased to an all-time high of 77.9 years (80.4 years for women, 75.3 years for men). The increased number of elderly has been accompanied by an increase in elder abuse. In 2000, Adult Protective Services received 472,813 reports of elder and vulnerable adult abuse. In 2004, the agency received a total of 565,747 reports of elder/adult abuse, a 19.7% increase from the 2000 survey.Elder self-neglect and abuse are linked to an increased risk of death. Abused elders were twice as likely to die prematurely from all causes, and almost four times as likely to die prematurely from heart disease.
Objectives:
The purpose of this program is to inform social work practitioners about elder abuse and measures to take to help prevent it. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Identify four types of elder abuse.
- Describe steps Social work practitioners can take to prevent elder abuse.
- Discuss domestic elder abuse and name the most frequent perpetrators.
Approval Information
Gannett Education, provider # 1203, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Gannett Education maintains responsibility for the program. Approval Period: February 15, 2010 to February 15, 2014. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.0 continuing education clock hour.
Gannett Education maintains responsibility for the program.
Course delivery format: Online
Audience
Social Workers
Social Work Practice Levels: Advanced
Course Completion Requirements and Awarding Certificate
After reading the presentation, complete the course test online. With a score of 75% or better and completing the evaluation, you may immediately print your CE certificate of completion or save a pdf of it for your records. You may also request a copy to be sent to you by mail. If your score is less than the passing score of 75%, you may retake the test. In the event of loss, there is no charge for a replacement copy of a CE certificate.
Jurisdictional Requirements
Continuing education licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction, are not well defined, and may change. We recommend you contact your licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest continuing education requirements of your state or territory. To review state specific/jurisdictional continuing education requirements, click
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Accommodations for Disabilities
Every effort will be made to accommodate your special needs. To request accommodation; please contact the CE office at (800) 866-0919.
Grievance Procedure
Gannett Education is committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with accreditation agencies and boards. Gannett Education will comply with all responsibilities to be nondiscriminatory in activities, program content, and in treatment of participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, and members of the continuing education division.
While Gannett Education attempts to assure fair treatment of all participants, we recognize grievances that may require intervention. Grievances are handled in the following manner:
When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance, the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, will evaluate the nature of the complaint. If it is meritorious, the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, will instruct the staff to implement any necessary changes in the course. The complainant will receive a response from the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, or designated staff within 5 working days.
You may file a complaint by telephone or email.
Telephone #: 800.866.0919