Definitions

In this Act: (1) The term LGBTQI+ individual includes any individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex or uses other terms used to describe being a sexual or gender minority. (2) The term elder abuse means an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to a person aged 60 or older, including— (A) physical abuse when an elder experiences illness, pain, injury, functional impairment, distress, or death as a result of the intentional use of physical force and includes acts such as hitting, kicking, pushing, slapping, and burning; (B) sexual abuse involving forced or unwanted sexual interaction of any kind, including unwanted sexual contact or penetration or non-contact acts such as sexual harassment; (C) emotional or psychological abuse by verbal or nonverbal behaviors that inflict anguish, mental pain, fear, or distress, including humiliation or disrespect, verbal and non-verbal threats, harassment, and geographic or interpersonal isolation; (D) failure to meet basic needs, including food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and essential medical care; or (E) financial abuse involving the illegal, unauthorized, or improper use of money, benefits, belongings, property, or assets for the benefit of someone other than the owner.