Jasper is 78 years old and uses a walker for mobility. He lives with his son's family, which includes a teenage boy. When Jasper is moving too slowly and blocking a doorway, his grandson will burn him with a cigarette to get him to move out of the way faster. Which type of elder maltreatment does this describe?

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Burn marks caused by a cigarette imply physical harm, making this an example of physical abuse.

Jasper Is 78 Years Old and Uses a Walker for Mobility