Certain individuals are required to report elder abuse, or abuse of an at-risk disabled adult. In that regard, Georgia law…
Self-neglect is characterized as the behaviors of an elderly person that threaten his/her own health or safety. Self-neglect generally manifests…
Neglect is the refusal or failure to fulfill any part of a person's obligations or duties to an elder. Neglect…
Abandonment is the desertion of an elderly person by an individual who has assumed responsibility for providing care or by…
Financial or material exploitation is the illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets. Examples include but…
Emotional or psychological abuse is the infliction of anguish, emotional pain, or distress. Emotional or psychological abuse includes but is…
Sexual abuse is nonconsensual sexual contact of any kind with an elderly person. Sexual contact with any person incapable of…
Physical abuse is the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Physical abuse…
Abuse of disabled adult or person is 65 years of age or older occurs when someone intentionally causes harm or…