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Lesson 11 Discussion

Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion post:

· Please share your thoughts after reviewing the readings.

· Research the conservatorship/guardianship requirements for older adults in your state and provide a brief summary of the information you found.  A minimum of 250 words or one page.

Lesson 11 Readings

How to Get Guardianship of an Elderly Parent- https://www.agingcare.com/articles/how-to-get-guardianship-of-elderly-parents-140693.htm

Conservatorship and Guardianship- https://www.caregiver.org/resource/conservatorship-and-guardianship/

Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers- https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/812228_cliniciansguidetoolderdrivers.pdf

Lesson 12 Discussion

Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion post:

· What do you know about the elder abuse laws in your state?

· Do older adults have the right to live unsafely if they choose?

· How can elder abuse be prevented?

· What did you learn about self-neglect relating to older adults?

· What is the role of a Social Worker in preventing elder abuse and ensuring the safety of older adults?  A minimum of 250 words or one page.

Lesson 12 Assignment

Using the following link, scroll down and select the “Roll Call Training Videos.”

Elder Abuse- https://www.theiacp.org/elder-abuse

For this assignment, please watch one of the videos and submit in 1–2-pages, discussing the following:

· What video did you select?

· In what ways could you help the client in your role as a Social Worker?

· How would you engage the client and what assessment questions would you ask?

· What potential resources could you provide to this individual/family?

The Assignment should be approximately 1-2 pages and must be high-quality. Please include a title & reference sections and double-check all spelling and grammar prior to submitting. Also, please make sure to cite all relevant information and include in text citation as appropriate.

Lesson 12 Readings

Elder Abuse- https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/elder-abuse

Preventing Elder Abuse- https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/elderabuse/fastfact.html

The Hidden Dangers of Elder Self Neglect- https://www.agingcare.com/articles/the-hidden-dangers-of-elder-self-neglect-146760.htm