RESOURCE NURSE TO THE ELDER ABUSE INTERVENTION TEAM (EAIT)
The Resource Nurse to the Elder Abuse Intervention Team is a unique program, which works in conjunction with the City of Edmonton, the Edmonton Police Service, and Catholic Social Services, a non-profit social services agency. VON supports the Elder Abuse Intervention Team through the provision of “trusted” primary health care services thought client-driven nursing services to older adults who are victims of abuse. The primary intent of this project is to improve the quality of life for seniors who have been victims of family violence through the direct support of a nurse working directly with the elder clients, their families and the community. VON not only provides follow-up support for the client and caregivers, but also will advocate on the client’s behalf for linkages with existing health, community and social networks to facilitate the development of healthy lifestyles for all family members.

GOAL OF THE RESOURCE NURSE
To provide nursing support to the Elder Abuse Intervention Team

OBJECTIVES
1. To facilitate healthy lifestyles, through client directed nursing interventions for seniors who are victims of abuse
2. Development and utilization of appropriate services for elder abuse victims through community partnership
Education of the community regarding the impact on health of elder abuse