05-22 Elder Abuse - Definitions

Question 1

Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse means:

Answer 1

any action, or inaction, that harms or threatens to harm the health or well–being of an elderly person or vulnerable adult by a person in a position of trust or authority. This includes physical/sexual abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse, neglect or any combination thereof.

Question 2

Elderly for the purposes of Procedure 05–22 means

Answer 2

a person over the age of 65.

Question 3

Harm means:

Answer 3

physical abuse (includes sexual abuse), psychological abuse, financial abuse, neglect or any combination thereof.

Question 4

Incapable means:

Answer 4

a person unable to independently manage their day–to–day affairs due to cognitive impairment, thus making them vulnerable to abuse.

Question 5

Vulnerable Adult means:

Answer 5

any adult who by nature of a physical, emotional or psychological condition is dependent on other persons for care and assistance in day–to–day living.