Week 8   Special Issues with Vulnerable Adults and the Elderly

Develop a PowerPoint presentation of 15-18 slides, addressing neglect and abuse of dependent adults and the elderly. Create speaker notes for each of the slides. Include the following in your presentation:

Part 1: Substance UsePhysical consequence of substance use disordersEmotional consequences of substance use disordersCognitive consequence of substance use disordersSpiritual consequences of substance use disorders (end-of-life)

Part 2: Abuse and NeglectCommon forms of vulnerable adult and elderly neglectWarning signs of vulnerable adult and elderly abuseLegal and ethical considerations for reporting abuse and/or neglect of vulnerable adults and the elderly

In addition, include slides for a title, introduction, conclusion, and references (four slides minimum).

Include a minimum of four scholarly references in your presentation

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.