{"id":355731,"date":"2016-04-04T10:45:19","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/elder\/elder-abuse.html"},"modified":"2025-06-02T10:33:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:33:44","slug":"elder-abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/elder\/elder-abuse.html","title":{"rendered":"Older Adult Abuse Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n Older Adult Abuse Law\n <\/h1>\n \n Elder abuse is the physical, emotional, sexual, psychological, or financial mistreatment of anyone over age 60.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Elder abuse is a serious issue that can affect your older adult loved ones. It’s important to be aware of what elder abuse is and the signs to look out for so that you can offer support or take action if needed.<\/p>\r\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Abuse: Overview & Basics\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n