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EMS Training: Recognizing Abuse in Later Life
Free Online Training
1.5 Hours
This essential course will enable you to describe various forms of elder abuse, identify risk factors and potential signs and understand the appropriate channels for reporting suspected cases. When completed, you will be able to confidently recognize elder abuse and take appropriate actions to ensure the safety and well-being of older adults.
Learning objectives:
- Describe forms of elder abuse
- Identify risk factors and potential signs of elder abuse
- Know where to report elder abuse
Instructors
Dinah LaCaze
Elder Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator, Milwaukee County Department on AgingWith 14 years of experience in case management for family and long-term care, Dinah LaCaze is passionate about education and training. She provides support and education to help people with dementia stay in the least restrictive environments possible. Dinah LaCaze holds a master’s degree in Social Work.
Donna Sulstrom-Rosner
Residential Care Specialist, Adult Protective Services (APS)Donna Sulstrom-Rosner brings a wealth of expertise in the prevention and intervention of adult maltreatment. She has worked over 30 years as a lead county adult protective services social worker responding to reports of abuse and neglect.
Safeguarding Seniors: A Guide for Financial Institutions
Free Online Training
3 Hours
This self-paced training is designed to equip financial institutions with essential knowledge and skills to recognize and report financial abuse in later life. Participants will learn to describe various forms of financial abuse, identify risk factors and potential signs, and understand the appropriate channels for reporting suspected cases.
Initially geared for financial planners, the training developers, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), granted permission to adapt the training for financial institutions. DFI is a state-level agency that regulates and oversees financial services to protect consumers and ensure fair practices. They can play a role in addressing and preventing financial abuse by providing resources, education and enforcement actions.
This training is for staff at financial institutions throughout Wisconsin. Financial planners should take the original training, which is located at the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) website.
Learning objectives:
- Describe forms of financial abuse
- Identify risk factors and potential signs of financial abuse
- Know where to report elder abuse
Grant-Funded Educational Opportunities
These products were supported by grant number 2020-V3-GX-0006, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Want to Know More?
If you need guidance, please contact Debra Leis, Program Specialist, Elder Justice Coalition, at elderjustice@uwgb.edu and (920) 465-2469.