(a) “Dependent adult” means a person, regardless of whether the person lives independently, 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 ...
Dependent adults are adults who are not senior citizens that need assistance in their day-to-day life. Activities that require assistance include normal activities including but not limited to showering or getting out of bed. Dependent adults have special rights and protections from abuse.
Section 15610.23 - Dependent adult (a) "Dependent adult" means a person, regardless of whether the person lives independently, 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 ...
Each California County has an Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are disabled), when these adults are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
The abuse of any person aged 65 or older is considered to be elder abuse while the abuse of a dependent adult between 18 and 64 years of age is considered to be dependent adult abuse. Older and dependent adults experience crimes that can happen to anyone, but crimes against these groups have harsher penalties.
Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse (SOC 341) Statement Acknowledging Requirement To Report Suspected Abuse Of Dependent Adults And Elders (SOC 341A) Report Of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Financial Abuse - For Use By Financial Institutions (SOC 342)