Acts and Regulations

F-2.2 - Family Services Act

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Neglected or abused adult
34(1)Where an adult is a disabled person or an elderly person, or is within a group prescribed by regulation, and
(a) is incapable of caring properly for himself by reason of physical or mental infirmity and is not receiving proper care and attention; or
(b) refuses, delays or is unable to make provision for his proper care and attention,
that person is a neglected adult for purposes of sections 35 to 42.
34(2)Where an adult is a disabled person or an elderly person, or is within a group prescribed by regulation, and is a victim of or is in danger of being a victim of
(a) physical abuse;
(b) sexual abuse;
(c) mental cruelty; or
(d) any combination thereof,
that person is an abused adult for purposes of sections 35 to 42.