Definitions for KRS 508.100 to 508.120

As used in KRS 508.100 to 508.120, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Abuse or neglect" means: (a) The infliction of: 1. Physical pain or injury, including ingestion or inhalation of a controlled substance; or 2. Mental injury; or (b) The deprivation of services by a person which are necessary to maintain the health and welfare of a person, or a situation in which an adult, living alone, is unable to provide or obtain for himself or herself the services which are necessary to maintain his or her health or welfare; (2) "Controlled substance" has the same meaning as in KRS 218A.010; and (3) "Physically helpless" and "mentally helpless" means a person who lacks substantial capacity to defend himself or herself or solicit protection from law enforcement agencies.