### Question
How does ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM define elder abuse?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3002*, **elder abuse** is defined as:

> abuse of an older individual

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

