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Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program for Schools and Parishes

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community 2008-2009

Adult Training Renewal On

Caring for the Elderly

Option 1 Printed Material

Instructions 1. Read this material. 2. Provide the required contact information and complete the Review Questions on the “Caring for the Elderly” Signature form. 3. Return the Completed “Caring for the Elderly” Signature Form to the church office (mail or drop off).

By doing so, you will have fulfilled your annual training requirement that is mandated by our parish’s Safe Environment Program.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community 2008-2009 Safe Environment Program Training Renewal

“Caring for the Elderly” Signature Form

I understand that by completing the Caring for the Elderly Review Questions below, I have met the annual training requirements under our parish’s Safe Environment Program. This document certifies that I have reviewed the training guide, Caring for the Elderly, and that I agree to adhere to the Safe Environment Program policies and practices for volunteers and staff. If there is anything I do not un-derstand or if I have any questions regarding the “Caring for the Elderly” Printed Material, I will contact Ginny Milich at the church office 972-712-2645 ext. 228 or via email at [email protected] for more information. Signature:___________________________________________Date:___________ Name:______________________________________________________________ Email:______________________________________________________________ Please complete the True/False quiz.

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□ □ Since the victims are adults, you are not required to report edler abuse to authorities in most states.

□ □ Strangers are as equally abusive to elders as relatives and friends.

□ □ Caregivers are required to provide adequate and safe medical care to elders.

□ □ Younger abusers are more likely to financially exploit vulnerable elders.

□ □ All caregivers can become depressed and exhausted. This is normal and should not be cause for alarm.

□ □ Assistive devices such as canes increase the risk of elder abuse by providing a method for the abuse.

□ □ Women are at greater risk of elder abuse than men.

□ □ All abused elders are eager to get help if only it is offered to them.

□ □ Self neglect is the most common form of abuse among elders.

□ □ A Durable Power of Attorney provides caregivers access to needed medical records.