Physical Abuse
The infliction of physical pain or injury, sexual assault or molestation, or use of physical or chemical restraints for punishment, without or beyond the scope of, a doctor's order.
Neglect
The failure to fulfill a caretaking duty, such as assisting in personal cleanliness, providing enough healthy food, clothing or shelter, or protecting a person from health and safety hazards.
Financial Abuse
The illegal or unethical exploitation and/or use of an elder’s funds, property or other assets.
Abandonment
The desertion of an elder by someone who is a caregiver.
Abduction
The removal, without the consent of the senior’s conservator, of a senior to another state.
Isolation
Preventing an elder from receiving mail, telephone calls or visitors.
Mental Suffering
The infliction of fear, agitation, confusion through threats, harassment or other forms of intimidating behavior.