Which Act Is Considered to Be Financial Abuse of an Elder

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which act is considered to be financial abuse of an elder?

• A) failing to purchase needed medication
• B) selling the person's jewelry or other possessions
• C) inflicting harm if the person refuses to give up money
• D) withholding food unless payment is made

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Definitions:

Surplus Of Labor

A situation where the supply of labor exceeds the demand for it, typically resulting in unemployment or lower wages.

Minimum Wage

The lowest remuneration that employers can legally pay their workers, intended to protect employees from unduly low pay.

Demand For Labor

The total amount of workers that employers are willing and able to hire at a given wage rate, in a given period.

Union Shop

A workplace where employees are not required to join the union in order to be hired but must join soon after they begin employment.