### Question
How does the law define elder abuse?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13925*, **elder abuse** is defined as:

> any action against a person who is 50 years of age or older that constitutes the willful—


(A) infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or cruel punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13925*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

