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

  • Includes coordinating assistance to clients with the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) • Housing (tenant rights, evictions, foreclosures) • Elder abuse (financial, physical, emotional) • Incapacities (managing affairs, counseling, Durable Power of Attorney/health care) • Counseling on Xxxxx and estate planning • Other legal services as appropriate.


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 abuse of an older person.
Elder abuse means the same as provided for in Iowa Code section 235F.1.
Elder abuse means abuse of an older person as contemplated in 50
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: