SGE009 | Have a Heart: How to Identify and Address Elder Abuse and Neglect

SGE009

Authors

Dr. Christina Shenvi

Course Description

This module covers the underrecognized but critical topic of elder abuse in the ED. Participants will learn how to differentiate types of abuse, recognize red flags obscured by physiologic aging, and engage in sensitive but effective assessment. Emphasis is placed on the ED’s role in early intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration to protect at-risk older adults.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the various types and signs of elder abuse, including self-neglect.
2. Understand key barriers to recognition and reporting in the ED setting.
3. Apply effective screening and documentation strategies to support vulnerable patients.

Run Time: ~30 minutes

Target Audience: Emergency Department Clinical Staff

SAGE Program

These courses were developed for the Syllabus for Advancing Geriatric EM Education (SAGE). They’re designed to help medical residents better understand how to manage geriatric patients in the ED.