### Question
How is the "elder abuse" defined?


### Answer
The term **elder abuse** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3002* as follows -

> abuse of an older individual

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

