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COMMON FORMS
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| Gary A. Jones |
| When Gary Jones became sick with terminal cancer, his caregiver denied him visitation with his children. |
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Michigan
In the state of Michigan abuse means harm or threatened harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by another person. Abuse includes, but is not limited to, non-accidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, or maltreatment.
Abuse is harm or threatened harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by another person. An example of abuse is: A developmentally disabled woman who resides in the home of her father and is being beaten by him.
Neglect is harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by the inability of the adult to respond to a harmful situation (self-neglect) or the conduct of a person who assumes responsibility for a significant aspect of the adult's health or welfare. An example of neglect is: A physically disabled man is left in front of the TV all day without a meal or access to toilet facilities.
Exploitation is the misuse of an adult's funds, property, or personal dignity by another person. An example of exploitation is: An elderly woman's son is using her money for his own needs without her knowledge or approval.
Here are some links for reference on elder abuse in the state of Michigan:
http://www.michigan.gov
http://www.legislature.mi.gov
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