### Question
What does exploitation mean?


### Answer
**Exploitation** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 3002*:

> the illegal or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver, using the resources of an older individual for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

