Who is an Elder?
A. An elder is defined in Welfare & Institutions Code § 15610.27 as any person residing in this state, 65 years of age or older. A dependent adult is defined in Welfare & Institutions Code § 15610.23 as any person between the ages of 18 and 64 years who resides in this state and who has physical or mental limitations that restrict his or her ability to carry out normal activities or to protect his or her rights, including, but not limited to, persons who have physical or developmental disabilities, or whose physical or mental abilities have diminished because of age.
