Protective services may include seeking guardianship or a protective order under Title 18-A, Article V 5.

12-A.__Self-neglect.__"Self-neglect" means neglect that is a result of an incapacitated adult's or vulnerable adult's own actions or failure to perform or obtain services necessary for that adult's care or support.

13. Serious harm. "Serious harm" means:

A. Serious physical injury or impairment;

B. Serious mental injury or impairment, which that now or in the future is likely to be evidenced by serious mental, behavioral or personality disorder, including, but not limited to, severe anxiety, depression or withdrawal, untoward aggressive behavior or similar serious dysfunctional behavior; or

C. Sexual abuse or sexual exploitation.; or

D.__Serious waste or dissipation of resources.

15. Sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. "Sexual abuse or sexual exploitation" means contact or interaction of a sexual nature involving an incapacitated adult or dependent a vulnerable adult without that adult's informed consent.

16.__Vulnerable adult.__"Vulnerable adult" means an adult who has a physical or mental condition that substantially impairs the adult from adequately providing for that adult's daily needs.__ "Vulnerable adult" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

A.__An incapacitated adult;

B.__A resident of a nursing facility licensed or required to be licensed under section 1817;