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COMMON FORMS
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| When Gary Jones became sick with terminal cancer, his caregiver denied him visitation with his children. |
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Wyoming
In Wyoming, abuse is defined as follows:
Abuse means the intentional or reckless infliction, by the vulnerable adult's caregiver, family member or other individual of injury; unreasonable confinement that threatens the welfare and well being of a vulnerable adult; or intimidation or cruel punishment with resulting physical or emotional harm or pain to a vulnerable adult. Note: Injury means any harm, including disfigurement, impairment of any bodily organ, skin bruising, laceration, bleeding, burn, fracture or dislocation of any bone, subdural hematoma, malnutrition, dehydration or pressure sores.
Exploitation means the reckless or intentional act taken by any person, or any use of the power of attorney, conservatorship or guardianship of a vulnerable adult, to obtain control through deception, harassment, intimidation or undue influence over the vulnerable adult's money, assets or property with the intention of permanently or temporarily depriving the vulnerable adult of the ownership, use, benefit or possession of his money, assets or property.
Neglect means the deprivation of, or failure to provide, the minimum food, shelter, clothing, supervision, physical and mental health care, and other care necessary to maintain a vulnerable adult's life or health, or which may result in a life-threatening situation.
Self-neglect means when a vulnerable adult is unable, due to physical or mental disability, or refuses to perform essential self-care tasks, including providing essential food, clothing, shelter or medical care, obtaining goods and services necessary to maintain physical health, mental health, emotional well-being and general safety, or managing financial affairs.
Abandonment means leaving a vulnerable adult without financial support or the means or ability to obtain food, clothing, shelter or health care.
Here are some links for reference on elder abuse in the state of Wyoming:
http://legisweb.state.wy.us/statutes/titles/title35/chapter20.htm
http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/aps.htm
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