Elder abuse is a disturbing reality in today's society. The risk of being abused, neglected, or exploited is real for many older people. Family members or other caregivers are most often the abusers. The problem crosses all geographic, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic barriers. Healthcare workers must know how to recognize and report this heinous crime. This course was authored by Laura More, MSW. This course corresponds to Federal Regulations: F223, F224, F226, L505, L508, L517, L737, G117, G118, G121.