The Court process 13. Abuse may be by a family member, friend, or caregiver. Neglect is the failure to provide adequate food, medical attention, shelter, or clothing to the adult. Neglect might be by a caregiver. Also, there may be self neglect such as when an adult lives alone and cannot care adequately for him or herself but refuses help.
Elder abuse is a general term for abusive behaviour towards an older person.
The term includes physical assault, sexual assault, mental abuse, misuse of medication, financial exploitation, neglect. A Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you to give another person power to act on your behalf. Before you give a Power of Attorney to anyone it is wise to talk with a lawyer or other knowledgeable person about the legal requirements, the type of Power which best suits your needs and how to protect yourself from abuse of the Power. 5. The Adult Protection Act is a provincial law which provides protection from abuse or neglect to adults in need of protection. It came into force on January 6, 1986.