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'''Abuse''' | '''Abuse''' | ||
The ''Adult Guardianship Act'' | The ''Adult Guardianship Act'' defines abuse as the "deliberate mistreatment of an adult that causes the adult (a) physical, mental or emotional harm, or (b) damage or loss in respect of the adult's financial affairs, and includes intimidation, humiliation, physical assault, sexual assault, overmedication, withholding needed medication, censoring mail, invasion or denial of privacy or denial of access to visitors”.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|1]]) | ||
'''Assisted Living''' | '''Assisted Living''' | ||
