Elder Abuse Law

	Physical Abuse		Financial Abuse		Neglect		Abandonment

Neglect is the failure of any person having the care or custody of an elder to provide that degree of care which a reasonable person in a like position would provide. It includes FAILURE to: Assist in personal hygiene or providing clothing to the elder; or to provide medical attention for the physical and mental health needs of the elder (unless elder refuses treatment); or failure to protect the elder from health and safety hazards. Possible signs of neglect: Dirt, fecal/urine smell in elder's living environment; rashes, sores, lice on elder; elder is poorly clothed, malnourished, dehydrated; any untreated medical condition.