Massachusetts Psychology Jurisprudence Chapter 19A Final Exam Q&A

Massachusetts Psychology Jurisprudence Chapter 19A Final Exam Q&A Chapter 19A - CORRECT ANSWER-Department of Elder Affairs Elder Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-act or omission resulting in physical or emotional injury financial exploitation failure/inability/resistance of an elder to take care of self (necessities for being safe in the community) *NOT abuse/neglect if elder is acting in accordance with religious beliefs Elder Caretaker - CORRECT ANSWER-person responsible for the care of the elderly person may be family, voluntary, or contractual may arise by fiduciary duty by law Conservator - CORRECT ANSWER-a person appointed to manage the property and finances of another Elderly person - CORRECT ANSWER-A person 60 years of age or older Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-situation where an elderly person is living in conditions that put them at great risk of death or immediate and serious physical or mental harm financial exploitation - CORRECT ANSWER-act or omission that causes substantial money or property loss to an elderly person act that causes substantial money or property gain to the other person NOT exploitation if there is consent without undue i