Abuse is generally an intentional act meant to cause harm, while neglect is a failure to provide the necessary care (such as forgetting medication or failing to assist with hygiene). Both are actionable under the California Elder Abuse Act.
Abuse is generally an intentional act meant to cause harm, while neglect is a failure to provide the necessary care (such as forgetting medication or failing to assist with hygiene). Both are actionable under the California Elder Abuse Act.