Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15701.25

“Endangered adult” means a dependent or elder adult who is at immediate risk of serious injury or death, due to suspected abuse or neglect and who demonstrates the inability to take action to protect himself or herself from the consequences of remaining in that situation or condition. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 913, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)