 Training for Professional Service Providers
Training for Public Education
& Community Awareness Programs
Colorado's New Uniform Power of Attorney Law Training Materials
 Abuse, Domestic Violence and Neglect
Caregiving, Guardianship and Care Facilities
Disabilities, Dementia, Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Fraud, Scams and Financial Exploitation
ABUSE: THE RESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE – (20 minute video)
Residents report what they feel is abuse and their list of concerns may surprise your staff. Not only do their comments include the obvious, but also many things you would not think of unless you were a resident. From their perspective, negative attitudes, lack of respect, waiting for care, and even staff not wearing nametags are unacceptable. These residents give you the perspective of what it’s like to be on the other side of care.
CHARTING NEW WATERS (35 minutes)
Video and Facilitators Guide
Designed to raise awareness of barriers and issues faced by women with disabilities when they try to end the violence in their lives. Interviews with disability advocates and criminal justice personnel with three dramatic vignettes portraying women with disabilities (including stroke, paralysis and developmental disability) who have experienced or are currently experiencing violence in their lives. Produced by Tera Nova.
CLOSE TO HOME: ELDER ABUSE INTERVENTION STRATEGIES (18 minutes)
Video only
Focuses on specific interventions for clinicians who deal with cases of elder abuse. It uses three of the five case studies from the video, Elder Abuse: Five Case Studies, and suggests specific intervention strategies for each.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LATER LIFE
(25 minutes)
Video only
Addresses the training needs of police officers and victim advocates responding to domestic violence. Learn interviewing skills and evidence collection specific to elderly victims. Features law enforcement professionals from around North America.
ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT IN THE FAMILY
Video and Training Guide
Excellent training tape as an introduction to elder abuse prevention and intervention using collaboration of community service agencies. Three separate tapes:
(Part I): The Hidden Sorrow/An Overview (24 minutes)
This overview of the problem examines definitions of “elder abuse” and “elder neglect,” causes and manifestations of abuse through conversations with the actual victims, medical staff, and elder abuse professionals. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to examine individual feelings about “ageism.” As well as the cultural view of aging and old people.
(Part II): Intervention Strategies (26 minutes)
Using four actual cases of elder abuse, social workers discuss intervention strategies which involve conducting assessment, developing a service plan, coordinating community services, using the legal system, and building trusting relationships.
(Part III): Difficult Choices (20 minutes)
Using one elder abuse case in detail, the caseworker, lawyers, and other elder abuse professionals examine the civil rights of individuals to live their own lives without intervention from the state. Issues of competency, the reluctant victim, and quality of life are raised.
ELDER ABUSE: FIVE CASE STUDIES (40 minutes)
Video only
Explores the issue of family abuse against an older adult very personally from the point of view of five different victims. Their candor in telling about their situations gives the viewer(s) insight into the ambivalent feelings of older abuse victims as they try to find resolution to their pain. In the context of their struggle, various interventions are examined that can be used to help stop the abuse, including counseling, shelters, supportive services and legal action. Handout available.
IN CRIME’S WAKE (49 minutes)
Video and Facilitator Training Guide
Comprehensive police training video, designed to help law enforcement personnel incorporate victim assistance into their everyday work. Victims’ Services presentation of victim issues.
Sections include:
(Section 1): “Making a Difference on Patrol” (12 minutes)
Viewers see and her firsthand from crime victims that the responding police officer’s attitude plays a vital role in victims’ immediate and long-term recovery.
(Section 2): “Domestic Violence: Escaping Abuse” (12 minutes)
Illustrates the physical, emotional and psychological trauma inflicted on victims of domestic violence.
(Section 3) “Sexual Assault: Listening to Survivors ” (9 minutes)
Focuses on the roles, responsibilities and actions of the responding officer in relation to crimes of sexual assault.
(Section 4) “Elder Abuse – Hidden from View,” (12 minutes)
An introduction to elder abuse and identifies the role law enforcement can play in the identification and investigation of these cases.
(Section 5) “It Can Happen to Anyone.” (6 minutes)
Addresses “secondary victimization” and the impact crime can have on those around the victim. They too have immediate short-term and long-term assistance needs that cannot be ignored.
MR. NOBODY (36 minutes)
Video only
Rather lengthy case study of a Canadian man who lives alone with his cats and is struggling with social service systems to maintain his independence and affirm his competence to do so.
RESTORING THE SCARED CIRCLE (30 minutes)
Video and Facilitators Guide
An award –winning film for Indian tribes focusing on elder abuse in American Indian communities. Discusses what tribes consider to be abusive behavior, historical factors and ideas for creating team response.
ROLL CALL: ELDER ABUSE (14 minutes)
Video only
Describes various forms of elder and vulnerable adult abuse and neglect. It highlights key response protocols. It covers the indicators of Physical Abuse, Neglect, Financial Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Abandonment. A training video for law enforcement, adult protection and other health professionals.
SERVING THE VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE: A TEAM APPROACH (21 minutes)
Video only
Provides an overview of dealing with elder abuse and protection by using multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrates how a team of professionals from diverse disciplines works together to resolve complex cases of elder abuse. Team members from the fields of mental health, adult protection, financial management, civil law, geriatric medicine and law enforcement share their perspective on abuse cases and offer suggestions for interviewing effectively. Terra Nova Film.
THE CRUELTY CONNECTION (60 minutes)
Video only
Dr. Randall Lockwood provides authoritative information on this documentary hosted by A&E regarding the proven links between animal cruelty and random and/or family violence. A well done presentation that was filmed in Colorado and features appearances from various state legislators (both pro and con this issue). Includes footage of animal abusers in the act of abusing a small dog.
THE GOLDEN YEARS(?) (56 minutes)
Video only
Excellent, detailed and lengthy coverage of elder abuse characteristics and prevention. Could be used in progressive segments.
THE SILENT CRY: ELDER ABUSE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING (23 minute)
Video only
An elder abuse task force provides this primer on collaborative community service agency work to intervene and prevent elder abuse. Uses graphic portrayals and photos.
WHAT’S AGE GOT TO DO WITH IT? – (13 minute video)
Looks at the devastating effects of various forms of abuse upon older women of our society. The primary message is that older women can be victims of abusive behavior even though the problem is often ”silent and invisible”. Age is no excuse for abuse. It’s never to late for an abuser to stop the abuse and for an older woman to get out of an abusive relationship. Video contains disturbing scenes and is not intended for a general audience. Information presented on caregiver stress and abuse, why older women don’t seek help. Abuse by adult children and other family members, psychological abuse, and recognizing sexual abuse. Facilitator guide available.
WHEN HELP WAS THERE: FOUR STORIES OF ELDER ABUSE (19 minutes)
Video only
Takes an ethnically diverse look at elder abuse. Four separate cases of either physical, emotional or financial abuse are presented: A Hispanic mother threatened by her son; an African-American woman physically abused by her husband; an Asian couple put out on the street by their son-in-law; a Caucasian man defrauded of possessions and bank accounts by a “friend.” The video tells how each of these individuals were helped and supported by a network of social services – legal interventions, support groups, and social services.
CHOICE AND CHALLENGE: CARRING FOR AGGRESSIVE OLDER ADULTS ACROSS LEVLES OF CARE (22 minutes)
Video and teaching kit
Shows real life episodes of aggression, and discusses strategies for preventing or defusing such episodes. Designed for nurses, nursing assistants, other professional and paraprofessional health care providers. Developed during a project sponsored by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
ELDER & DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE
Video only
(Part ): 15 minute
(Part 2): 25 minute
Law Enforcement Training Film: Part 1: Excellent, sometimes graphic overview of abuse of adults with disabilities and older adults. Part 2: Review of indicators of abuse for use in police and joint investigations. Clarifies roles of long term care ombudsmen, adult protective service workers and law enforcement personnel Produced in California; and refers to CA laws.
INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE: EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY (16 minutes)
Video & Facilitator Guide
Shows four scenarios involving abusive behavior on the part of both staff and residents in a health care setting. Effective strategies to create an abuse-free workplace are outlined. It covers four different types of abuse (verbal, physical, sexual and psychological) and discusses some of the consequences of abuse for clients, families and employees. It identifies circumstances that may lead to abusive behavior and presents alternative strategies for dealing with abuse situations. Steps to take are listed if abuse is suspected. Terra Nova Film by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care.
IN YOUR HANDS (15 minutes)
Video only
Intended for caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistance, and home health aids. Highly recommended by Colorado State Ombudsman Office.
KEEPING NURSING FACILITY RESIDENTS SAFE
Video only
Training for long term care providers.
MAKING IT HOME
Video and Study Guide
Training for care providers and staff about residents’ rights in board and care and assisted living facilities.
NOBODY SHOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH ABUSE (10 minutes)
Video only
Illustrates abusive behavior by caregivers.
ONE JOURNEY – MANY VOICES (32 minutes)
Follows patients, family members and health care professionals from diverse backgrounds as they share their experiences, beliefs and values about serious illness and dying. It offers a broad range of perspectives on the decision-making and care needs of patients and families throughout an illness, the dying process and death. Produced by AARP. Excellent video for health care professionals or social workers in health professions.
COMMUNICATING WITH MODERATELY CONFUSED OLDER ADULTS (20 minutes)
Video and Training Guide
Using actual footage of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, geriatric experts highlight the characteristics and most effective approaches for understanding and helping moderately confused older adults. Terra Nova Film.
DEPRESSION & THE ELDERLY (25 minutes)
Video only
Discusses the nine signs and symptoms of depression, major causes linked to depression, client focused measurable objectives, hope inspiring strategies, intervention and client protection.
Most appropriate for volunteer advocates, social workers, counseling and mental health professionals.
DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS: THE RIGHT TO FEEL BETTER (30 minutes)
Video only
Analysis of depression as it affects older people with comments from Dan Blazer, M.D., Ph.D., author of the book, Depressions in Late Life. Topics cover prevalence, dimensions of causation, treatment modalities, suicide risk, issues for nursing homes and public policy. Includes interviews with actual patients who have experienced or are experiencing depression in late life; as well as congressional testimony about this important issue. The message that depression in late life is treatable and there is a variety of helpful treatment approaches, comes through. Most appropriate for volunteer advocates, social workers, counseling and mental health professionals.
ETHNIC COMMUNITIES AND DEMENTIA: MAKING A DIFFERENCE (20 minutes)
Video and Guide
Highlights four local projects each targeting a different ethnic population including Chinese, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific and Native American.
1) The Chinese community developed a one-stop approach to dementia care.
2) The Hispanic/Latino Community used bicultural and bilingual advocates to serve as liaisons between Latino clients and ADC programs.
3) The Asian/Pacific Community project offered family education, counseling, one on one counseling for caregivers and linkage with other services such as transportation and home care.
A caregiver support group offered emotion support to those affected by the changes dementia brings in the Native American Community. They also offered educational programs and linked tribal members with a variety of social and long-term care services. Produced by Washington State Adult and Aging Adm & Dept of Social and Health Services, 2000
LET’S STOP THE HURTING (20 minutes)
Video only
Four vignettes of approx. 4 minutes each.
Training for first responders in addressing the unique needs of people with various disabling conditions.
MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF OLDER ADULTS (20 minutes)
Video and Guide
A psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse and multidisciplinary professionals discuss depression, delirium, dementia, personality disorders and appropriate interventions. Demonstrations illustrate material and interventions.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF COMMUNICATING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (26 minutes) (closed and open caption)
Video and Guide
Both a “diversity” and “sameness” training tool. It promotes sensitivity and respect of people with disabilities, while recognizing that all of us share some of the same values, interests, hopes, and dreams. It uses humorous vignettes to deliver its disability awareness message. It covers a wide variety of disabilities and human differences. Excellent for professionals and staff who work with people with disabilities. Also recommended for general public and businesses to improve employee customer service. Video can be shown without training guide.
BEFORE THE MONEY IS GONE: Your Role in Preventing Financial Fraud (18 minutes)
Video or DVD format and Manual
Designed to train personnel of financial institutions about what to look for and how to react when scam artists or family members are financially exploiting older adults. It emphasizes the bank’s ability to assist their older customers in extremely stressful situations. A victim of fraud tells her story and Colorado experts in the fields of gerontology, adult protection and law enforcement appear in the tape.
View Manual (pdf)
Financial Front Line Red Flags- handout (pdf)
IDENTITY THEFT – THE GAME OF THE NAME (14 minutes)
Video Only
Explains ID Theft and actions that need to be taken by those investigating and by the victim. Appropriate for either professional trainings or general public viewing. Produced by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
THE VICTIMIZATION OF BARBARA WHITE (14 minutes)
Video Only
A description by Barbara White of her beating, kidnapping and robbery. A bank was tricked into giving the perpetrator her money. She does a great job and the video shows how the events unfolded, so it’s more than watching someone talk. Good to show to banks, victim assistance people, police and others.
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