### Question
What does neglect mean?


### Answer
**Neglect** has the following meaning in *34 U.S.C. § 12421*:

> the failure of a caregiver or fiduciary to provide the goods or services that are necessary to maintain the health or safety of an individual in later life

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12421*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part G-Enhanced Training and Services To End Abuse Later in Life**

