What constitutes “exploitation” in the nursing home setting?
Many states define exploitation as the wrongful use of an older person’s resources for profit or advantage. Some definitions refer simply to the misuse of an older person’s funds, property or person. Other states specify that, to qualify as exploitation, resources must have been obtained without the older person’s consent, or obtained through undue influence, duress, deception or false pretenses.
Many states define exploitation as the wrongful use of an older person’s resources for another person’s profit or advantage. Some definitions refer simply to the “misuse” of the person’s funds, property or person, while some states specify that, to qualify as exploitation, resources must have been obtained without the older person’s consent, or obtained through undue influence, duress, deception or false pretenses. DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
Many states define exploitation as the wrongful use of an older person’s resources for another person’s profit or advantage. Some definitions refer simply to the “misuse” of the person’s funds, property or person, while some states specify that, to qualify as exploitation, resources must have been obtained without the older person’s consent, or obtained through undue influence, duress, deception or false pretenses.
Many states define exploitation as the wrongful use of another person’s resources for profit or advantage. Some definitions refer simply to the “misuse” of the person’s funds, property or person, while some states specify that, to qualify as exploitation, resources must have been obtained without the owner’s consent, or obtained through undue influence, duress, deception or false pretenses. Copyright 2009 FindLaw, a Thomson Business DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
