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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS > Definitions applicable to Secs. 14 to 26
Short Summary
This section provides definitions for terms used in Sections 14 to 26 of the Massachusetts General Law related to the Department of Elder Affairs. The definitions include terms such as ‘abuse’, ‘caretaker’, ‘conservator’, ‘court’, ‘department’, ’elderly person’, ’emergency’, ‘financial exploitation’, ‘guardian’, ‘protected person’, ‘protective services’, and ‘protective services agency’. The section clarifies that abuse can result in physical or emotional injury, financial exploitation, or the inability to provide for one’s necessities. It also specifies the responsibilities of caretakers, the role of conservators and guardians, and the meaning of terms like ’emergency’ and ‘financial exploitation’. The section further defines ‘protected person’ as an elderly person under the care of a conservator or guardian, and ‘protective services’ as services aimed at preventing or remedying abuse. The definitions provided in this section are crucial for understanding the subsequent sections of the law.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals and entities involved in the administration and care of elderly persons
What does it govern?
Definitions applicable to Sections 14 to 26
What are exemptions?
Elderly persons receiving treatment in accordance with the tenets and teachings of a church or religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof
What are the Penalties?
No penalties mentioned in this section
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts