The physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of an elderly person, usually one who is disabled or frail. Like child abuse, elder abuse is a crime that all health and social services professionals are mandated to report.

Any harm causd to an older person by another person.

Any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable older adult. The specificity of laws varies from state to state. [..]

According to 42 USCS § 13925 (9), the term elder abuse means “any action against a person who is 50 years of age or older that constitutes the willful--

Elder Abuse is the abuse of seniors. It is the deliberate mistreatment of seniors that causes physical, mental or emotional harm; or damage to, or loss of, their assets. Elder abuse includes intimidation, humiliation, physical assault, sexual assault, overmedication, lack of medication, censoring of mail, invasion of privacy, and denial of access t [..]

Emotional, nutritional, or physical maltreatment of the older Person generally by Family members or by institutional Personnel.

Emotional, nutritional, or physical maltreatment of the older person generally by family members or by institutional personnel.

Physical or mental mistreatment, exploitation, or abuse of the elderly. It can include fraud, assault, battery, murder, etc. Elements of the crime

Abuse perpetrated by a caretaker on an elderly individual who depends on others for support and assistance.

Abuse perpetrated by a caretaker on an elderly individual who depends on others for support and assistance.

 Elder Abuse can be defined as physical or emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation. Physical abuse may include sexual abuse, neglect or abandonment of care by a caretaker. Emotional abuse may include verbal threats and can also be considered psychological abuse. Financial scams, telemarketing, fraud and identity theft are j [..]

Abuse of a senior citizen generally someone at least 60-65 years old, especially by a caregiver or relative. This includes deprivation of food or medication, beatings oral assaults and isolation.

A single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person. It can take various [..]