The Try This:® Series from the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing contains many evidence-based assessment tools. The tool, an article about using the tool, and a video illustrating the use of the tool, are all available for your use. Those listed below can be used to assess, evaluate, and discuss the needs of older adults and abuse, with students.

• Elder Mistreatment Assessment
• Modified Caregiver Strain Index
• Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
• Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• The Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale