Elder abuse or maltreatment

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NICE Guideline PH50 - Domestic violence and abuse: multi-agency working

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Action or neglect, within a relationship in which there is an expectation of trust, that causes harm or distress to a person older than 60. The abuse can take various forms: physical, verbal, psychological, sexual and financial.

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Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

Elder abuse or maltreatment

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Synonym of

Not to be confused with

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See other terms relating to

Use instead of

Parent of

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Child of

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Elder abuse or maltreatment

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