Assignment: elderly abuse paper
Many defenseless members of society are abused. We have examined abuse directed at children and adults however, the older adult population is also mistreated, and this can have differing effects on the family.
Write 1,050 to 1,400 words paper discussing the abuse of older adults. Include the following:
o From your research, profile three issues that are associated with abuse of older adults.
o Describe changes in social policy that may have impacted how human service professionals can support this population.
o Consider the needs of older adults and describe the type of service plan that should be created for those who experience abuse. Be sure to include the ethical guidelines for human service professionals.
o Propose a human service program for older adults who experience abuse.
o Describe how human service agencies can prevent future abuse of older adults and support self-empowerment.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.