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0.50 CME/CE Credit

The Many Faces of Elder Abuse, Neglect and ExploitationThis session was recorded at the Pri-Med South Annual Conference

Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation is a growing problem that impacts 1 in 5 Americans age 60+. As the population ages, the number of vulnerable elderly with disabilities and cognitive impairment who are most susceptible to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation will also increase. This presentation will provide information to primary care providers regarding how to recognize the problem, appropriate management and referrals. Additionally, mandatory reporting requirements and legal remedies for patients and families will also be presented.

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CME/CE Information

0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or 0.50 AANP

Release Date: 4/14/2025

Expiration Date: 4/14/2026

Topics

Faculty

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the definitions and demographics of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
  • Review the common presentations and diagnostic strategies for elder abuse, neglect, exploitation
  • Describe optimal management of suspected elder abuse
  • List referral sources for victims and their families
  • Discuss current laws and legal remedies for elderly victims and their families
     

State Licensure Requirements

This session is designed to satisfy CME/CE requirements on Dependent Adult Abuse and Domestic Violence & Abuse.  Please check with your state licensing board for their specific requirements and print this page as documentation as might be needed. More information can be found here https://www.pri-med.com/state/state-mandated

This online activity is approved by the Florida Board of Medicine for 0.5 hours on Domestic violence. CE Broker Provider #50-27480, Activity #20-1275888

 

Faculty

pat caralis

Panagiota Caralis, MD, JD, FACP

Professor of Medicine Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami
Miami Veterans  Health System

 

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Disclosures

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by faculty, and all have been mitigated by Pri-Med Institute.

Panagiota Caralis MD, JD, FACP: No relevant financial relationships disclosed

Moderator, non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, editing, and review of the content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

CME/CE Information

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Accreditation Statement

Pri-Med Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

Pri-Med Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AANP

Accreditation Statement

Pri-Med Institute is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 040308. 

 

Designation Statement

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours of continuing education, which includes 0 hours of pharmacology.

Instructions for Obtaining Credit

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The Many Faces of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

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