For purposes of this article:

1. 1. "Abuse and maltreatment" shall mean actions as defined in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (g) of subdivision six of section four hundred seventy-three of the social services law.
2. 2. "Self neglect" shall have the same meaning as defined in paragraph (f) of subdivision six of section four hundred seventy-three of the social services law.
3. 3. "Older adult" shall mean an individual aged sixty years of age or older.
4. 4. "Director" shall mean the director of the office for the aging.