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


### Answer
The term **elder abuse** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 12291* as the following:

> any action against a person who is 50 years of age or older that constitutes the willful—


(A) infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or cruel punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12291*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

