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Elder Abandonment Desertion or will forsaking of an elder or a dependent adult by anyone
having care or custody of that person under circumstances in which a reasonable person would
continue to provide care and custody
Abduction Removal from this state and the restraint from returning to this state, or the
restraint from returning to this state, of any elder or dependent adult who does not have the
capacity to consent to the removal from this state and the restraint from returning to this state
etc
Abuse of an elder or a dependent adult A) Physical abuse, neglect, abandonment, isolation,
abduction, or other tx with resulting harm or pain or mental suffering
B) Deprivation by a care custodian of goods or services that are necessary to avoid physical
harm or mental suffering
C) Financial abuse
Adult Protective Services Those preventive and remedial activities performed on behalf of
elders and dependent adults of are unable to protect their own interests, harmed or
threatened with harm, cause physical or mental injury due to the action or inaction of another
person or their own action as a result of ignorance, illiteracy, incompetence mental limitation,
substance abuse, or poor health, lacking in adequate food, shelter, or clothing, exploited of
their income and resources, or deprived of entitlement due them
Adult Protective Services Agency A County welfare department, except persons who do not
work directly with elders or dependent adults as part of their official duties, including members
of support staff and maintenance staff.
Bureau Bureau fo Medi-Cal Fraud within the office of the Attorney General
, Care Custodian An administrator or an employee of any of the following public or private
facilities or agencies, or persons providing care or services for elders or dependent adults,
including members of the support staff and maintenance staff:
A) 24/7 health facilities
B) Clinics
C) Lots of other stuff
Clients' Rights Advocate The individual(s) assigned by a regional center or state hospital
developmental center to be responsible for clients' rights assurance for persons with
developmental disabilities
Dependent Adult A) Any person between 18-64 years old who resides in this state and who
has physical or mental limitations that restrict his/her ability to carry out normal activities or to
protect his/her rights, including, but not limited to, persons who have physical or
developmental disabilities, or whose physical or mental abilities have diminished due to age
B) Any person between 18-64 years old who is admitted as an inpatient to a 24-hour health
facility
Developmentally Disabled Person A person with a developmental disability specified by or
as described in subdivision (a) of...
Elder Any person residing in this state 65 years or older
Elder Representative Conservator, trustee, or other representative of the estate of an elder
or dependance adult, or attorney-in-fact of an elder or dependent adult
Goods/Services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental suffering A) Provision of medical
care
B) Assistance in personal hygiene
C) Adequate clothing