Maine Quality Counts Podcast

Do you ever suspect that your older, cognitively impaired patients may be experiencing abuse or exploitation? With an estimated 33,000 cases of elder abuse reported in Maine in 2015, your suspicions are well-founded. But how can a busy clinician act quickly to help? In this special QC Geriatrics Series webinar, we’ll explore how to identify red flags that might signal abuse or exploitation, learn how to engage your care team in identifying and responding to cases, and identify readily available sources of referral so that you, too, can join the fight against elder abuse. With Judith Metcalf and Judith Shaw