### Question
What does elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation mean?


### Answer
**Elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 3002*:

> abuse, neglect, and exploitation, of an older individual

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

