As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.

1. Abuse. "Abuse" means the infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or cruel punishment with resulting that causes or is likely to cause physical harm or pain or mental anguish; sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or the willful intentional, knowing or reckless deprivation of essential needs. "Abuse" includes acts and omissions.

2. Adult. "Adult" means any person who has attained the age of 18 years of age or who is a legally emancipated minor.

2-A. Bureau. "Bureau" means the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Elder and Adult Services of the Department of Human Services.

3. Caretaker. "Caretaker" means any individual or institution who has or assumes the responsibility for the care of an adult.

4. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services or a designated representative in the geographical area in which the person resides or is present or, in the case of mentally retarded adults with mental retardation, the Commissioner of Behavioral and Developmental Services or a designated representative in the geographical area in which the person resides or is present.

5. Department. "Department" means either the Department of Human Services or, in the case of mentally retarded adults with mental retardation, the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services.

6. Dependent adult. "Dependent adult" means any adult who is wholly or partially dependent upon one or more other persons for care or support, either emotional or physical, and who would be in danger if that care or support were withdrawn. an adult who has a physical or mental condition that substantially impairs the adult's ability to adequately provide for that adult's daily needs.__"Dependent adult" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

A.__A resident of a nursing home licensed or required to be licensed under section 1817;