Cultural and Ethical Considerations of Mistreatment in Older Adults (2HR) Presented by Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

Cultural and Ethical Considerations of Mistreatment in Older Adults (2HR)

$32.00

Categories: Cultural Competence, Ethics, Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building, Online Course Tags: cultural competence, ethics, evidence-based practices, general skill building, stripe, Stripe only

Description

Every person—no matter how young or old—deserves to be safe from harm by those who live with them, care for them, or come in day-to-day contact with them. The mistreatment of elders is of special consideration to helping professionals. This training will explore the nature of elder mistreatment and abuse, including types and explanations. Cultural influences will be discussed related to the occurrences and responses to mistreatment. Case vignettes will highlight specific client situations for practitioners to assess from cultural and ethical perspectives.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify, explore, and classify types of elder mistreatment and appropriate screening considerations.
Examine the role of culture and ethics in elder mistreatment case studies.
Describe and implement culturally informed prevention and intervention strategies for reducing and addressing elder mistreatment and abuse.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Ethics, Cultural Competence, Evidence-Based Practices, and General Skill Building continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

Recording Date: 3/14/2024

Course Format

Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.

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Syllabus

Cultural and Ethical Considerations of Mistreatment in Older Adults (2 HR) Syllabus

I. Understanding Elder Abuse and Culture

Define elder abuse and key types of mistreatment
Define culture and its relevance to elder care and perceptions of abuse
Identify reasons older adults may not report abuse

II. Key Statistics and Contextual Risk Factors

Review prevalence and underreporting statistics of elder abuse
Examine contextual factors such as dependency, shame, and lack of awareness
Recognize emotional and psychological consequences for victims

III. Categories and Types of Abuse

Physical, emotional, sexual abuse
Neglect, abandonment, self-neglect
Financial exploitation and institutional abuse

IV. Screening and Assessment Tools

Introduce tools such as EASI, VASS, and EAI
Identify red flags in behavior and appearance of older adults
Assess elder mistreatment using observation and direct questions

V. Understanding Offender Types and Caregiver Burden

Define types of offenders: overwhelmed, narcissistic, bullying, impaired, sadistic
Explore the Overburdened Caregiver Model
Differentiate between objective and subjective caregiver burden

VI. Ethical Issues in Elder Mistreatment

Autonomy, informed consent, capacity, and confidentiality
Cultural and personal values impacting clinical judgment
Self-assessment of ageist attitudes and ethical biases

VII. Cultural Considerations and Help-Seeking Behavior

Explore the role of language, accessibility, and stigma
Understand differing definitions and perceptions of abuse across cultures
Recognize mistrust of formal systems and legal authorities

VIII. Case Vignettes and Cultural Examples

Analyze case examples involving culturally influenced elder mistreatment
Explore scenarios such as intergenerational living stress, cultural hierarchies, and neglect
Highlight how family norms and values shape elder care dynamics

IX. Culturally Sensitive Assessment and Practice

Use behavioral rather than judgmental language in assessment
Incorporate collectivist vs. individualist family frameworks
Apply tools such as the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) and Culturagram

X. Ethical Practice and Promoting Self-Determination

Encourage elder involvement in decision-making
Balance independence, physical safety, and cultural values
Respect the least restrictive alternatives and the elder’s voice in intervention planning

XI. Reporting and Professional Responsibilities

Guidelines for referring to Adult Protective Services (APS)
Address practitioner reluctance to report and safety concerns
Recognize clinician responsibilities despite reporting challenges

XII. Resources and Continued Learning

National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and relevant organizations
Screening tools, case study materials, and culturally informed resources
Video links and client handouts for educational use