Elder abuse definition

Elder abuse. (OAA) means abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older individual (elder) including the willful:
Elder abuse means abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elder adult.
Elder abuse means abuse of an older individual and may consist of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation.

Examples of Elder abuse in a sentence

  • Elder abuse may include abuse that is physical, emotional/psychological (including threats), or sexual; neglect (including abandonment); and financial exploitation.

  • Elder abuse and the criminal justice system: An uncertain future.

  • Elder abuse prevalence in community settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

  • Elder abuse legal services are an area of strength among legal services providers in our AAA.

  • Elder abuse policy development, prevention, education and intervention and duties as outlined in 17 IAC 15; andd.


More Definitions of Elder abuse

Elder abuse means abuse of an older individual and may consist of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation. (Iowa Code Chapter 235F)
Elder abuse means the same as provided for in Iowa Code section 235F.1.
Elder abuse means abuse of an older person.
Elder abuse means abuse of an older person as contemplated in 40
Elder abuse means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 235F.1.
Elder abuse means abuse as defined in OAR 411-021-0005, Alleged Elderly Abuse, of any adult aged 65 years of age or older. Abuse to adults 65 and over which does not fall within those administrative rules is considered Adult Protective Services.
Elder abuse means the abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, isolation, or sexual exploitation of an older individual. “Elder abuse” does not include any of the following: