Restraining Orders

For the purposes of getting a relief from abuse, neglect, or exploitation order, a vulnerable adult is defined as any adult who falls into one or more of the following categories:

1. lives in:
   
   1. a licensed long-term care facility;
   2. a psychiatric hospital; or
   3. the psychiatric unit of a hospital;
2. receives help with personal care for more than one month from a home health agency or person;
3. is eligible to get Long-Term Medicaid waiver services;
4. has:
   
   1. a disability;
   2. limitations from brain damage or a mental condition; or
   3. limitations based on age that reduce their ability to independently:
      
      1. dress;
      2. bathe or maintain personal hygiene;
      3. get in and out of bed;
      4. use the toilet;
      5. communicate or use the phone;
      6. prepare and eat meals;
      7. move in or maintain their home;
      8. take medication;
      9. manage money;
      10. do their laundry;
      11. shop;
      12. use transportation;
      13. maintain any adaptive equipment; or
      14. manage any other aspect of their personal care without assistance; or
5. is not fully able to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.¹ 

¹ VT ST 33 § 6902(34)