N.Y. Elder Law Section 260
Definitions

For purposes of this article:

1.

“Abuse and maltreatment” shall mean actions as defined in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (g) of subdivision six of Social Services Law § 473 (Protective services)section four hundred seventy-three of the social services law.

2.

“Self neglect” shall have the same meaning as defined in paragraph (f) of subdivision six of Social Services Law § 473 (Protective services)section four hundred seventy-three of the social services law.

3.

“Older adult” shall mean an individual aged sixty years of age or older.

4.

“Director” shall mean the director of the office for the aging.

Source: Section 260 — Definitions, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ELD/260 (updated Sep. 15, 2017; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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