Types of Abuse

Elder abuse can take many forms and an older adult may experience more than one form of elder abuse.

This section reviews each of the main types of elder abuse:

• Emotional Abuse
• Financial Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Neglect
• Medication Abuse

Visit the Stories of Abuse page for examples of abuse and what steps can be taken.

For more information, see CPLEA’s Let’s talk: Elder abuse resource manual.