Common use of Elder Abuse Clause in Contracts

Elder Abuse. Every day, older adults and adults with disabilities are suffering from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; often by people they trust the most. Abusers may be spouses, family members, personal acquaintances, professionals in positions of trust or opportunistic strangers who prey on the vulnerable. TYPES OF ABUSE • Physical abuse; • Mental, emotional, or verbal abuse; • Sexual abuse; • Neglect; • Self Neglect; and • Financial Exploitation The Credit Union is mandated by Georgia law and will report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.