The SHARE Project
Native American Elders 
Health Care Series
South Dakota State University

Module 3

Prevention and Treatment
of Two Critical Health Care Issues:
Substance Abuse and Elder Abuse. 

Author: Dr. Kay Foland

Sponsored by: SmithKline Beecham
Administered by: University of Pennsylvania Institute of Aging

Module 3
Objectives

Objective #1
  • Describe how changes in Native American culture have increased the risk for elder abuse and substance abuse. 
Objective #2
  • Review the risk factors and risk behaviors for elder abuse and substance abuse.
Objective #3
  • Discuss ways to work with resources for Native American elders who are abused or have substance abuse problems.
Objective #4
  • Identify culturally appropriate nursing interventions for elders at risk for abuse or substance abuse.

Module 3
Sections

Introduction to Module 3: Valerian Three Irons
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Section 1 
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  • Prevention and Treatment of Two Critical Health Care Issues: Substance Abuse and Elder Abuse 
Section 2 
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  • Substance Abuse
Section 3
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  • Elder Abuse
Section 4
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  • Assessment of Abuse
Credits and References

 The SHARE Project


Continuing Nursing Education
Contact: Dr. Gloria P. Craig
Last Update: June 2005
Published by Dr. Gloria P. Craig
Native American Art by Art Cleveland
South Dakota State University