Elder Abuse

What happens if I don’t fund my Qualified Income Trust?

Qualified Income Trusts (also known as Miller Trusts or a QIT) are necessary when the Medicaid applicant has more gross…

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Mandatory reporters

Certain individuals are required to report elder abuse, or abuse of an at-risk disabled adult. In that regard, Georgia law…

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Self-neglect

Self-neglect is characterized as the behaviors of an elderly person that threaten his/her own health or safety. Self-neglect generally manifests…

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Neglect

Neglect is the refusal or failure to fulfill any part of a person's obligations or duties to an elder. Neglect…

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Abandonment

Abandonment is the desertion of an elderly person by an individual who has assumed responsibility for providing care or by…

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Financial exploitation

Financial or material exploitation is the illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets. Examples include but…

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Emotional abuse

Emotional or psychological abuse is the infliction of anguish, emotional pain, or distress. Emotional or psychological abuse includes but is…

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Sexual abuse

Sexual abuse is nonconsensual sexual contact of any kind with an elderly person. Sexual contact with any person incapable of…

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Physical abuse

Physical abuse is the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Physical abuse…

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Types of elder abuse

Abuse of disabled adult or person is 65 years of age or older occurs when someone intentionally causes harm or…

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