Intervention in Cases of Abuse of Dependent Persons

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO ELDER ABUSE What older adults consider to be elder abuse. What professionals in the social and health care field think Historical background of elder abuse. Current framework and situation Origin of the concept of elder abuse Elder Abuse Within Families in Spain Key Conceptual Definitions of Violence Conceptualization of elder abuse TEACHING UNIT 2. MOTIVES FOR ABUSE AND CAUSES Factors that may increase the risk of abuse Characteristics of abuse victims. Characteristics of perpetrators Types of elder abuse Risk factors. Consequences of elder abuse Responding to elder abuse. Tools for detecting elder abuse Legal framework regarding elder abuse Detecting elder abuse. Challenges Indicators of elder abuse Comprehensive geriatric assessment scales Frailty in older adults Psychological, social, and health consequences of elder abuse Loneliness syndrome in older adults The grieving process in older adults. Loneliness in older adults The “slave grandmother” syndrome. Diogenes syndrome TEACHING UNIT 3. THE HELPING RELATIONSHIP WITH OLDER ADULTS Family, professional, and institutional support. The family and the older adult The helping relationship with older adults. Common misconceptions Intervention as a process Prevention systems and specific interventions Primary prevention. Objectives of the different levels of prevention Causal theories of elder abuse Profile of the victim and the perpetrator of abuse. High-risk situations Social services in prevention Assessment through daily care work. Preventive action Psychological intervention programs for caregivers. Proposed intervention algorithm Prevention and detection of violence against women over 65. Action plan Proper assessment of the abused elderly woman Suggestions for breaking down communication barriers with potential victims of elder abuse Criminal intervention as a containment tool Bioethical aspects. Legislative references