What is Elder Abuse?                      ( from Texas Human Resources Code, Section 48.002) Abuse is (A) the neglect or willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or cruel punishment of an elderly or disabled person with resulting physical or emotional harm or pain, or (B) sexual abuse, including any involuntary or nonconsensual sexual conduct that would constitute an offense under Section 21.08, Penal Code (indecent exposure) or Chapter 22, Penal Code (assaultive offenses), committed by the person’s caretaker, family member, or other individual who has an ongoing relationship with the person." Exploitation is " the illegal or improper act or process of a caretaker, family member, or other individual who has an ongoing relationship with the elderly or disabled person for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain without the informed consent of the elderly or disabled person." Neglect is " the failure to provide for one’s self the goods or services, including medical services, which are necessary to avoid physical or emotional harm or pain or the failure of a caretaker to provide such goods or services."