In elder abuse cases, which of the following is considered financial abuse?

In elder abuse cases, financial abuse encompasses actions that result in the misappropriation of an elder's financial resources. Secretive behavior around finances can indicate that someone is manipulating or exploiting the financial assets of an elder without their knowledge or consent. This behavior could include hiding financial documents, providing misleading information about an elder's financial situation, or preventing the elder from accessing their own funds, thereby limiting their autonomy and freedom in managing their finances.

The other options provided refer to different forms of abuse. Failure to provide adequate care refers to neglect, which involves not meeting an elder's basic needs for health and safety. Willful withdrawal of care also pertains to neglect or abandonment, where care is intentionally reduced or removed. Restriction from social contact relates to emotional abuse, as it isolates the elder from friends and family. All these behaviors are serious issues, but they do not fall under the specific category of financial abuse, which is characterized by exploitation of the elder's financial resources.