There are many ways to abuse or take advantage of older people:

• Physical abuse occurs when someone causes bodily harm to the older person by hitting, pushing or slapping them. It can also occur when held against your will, such as being locked in a room or tied to furniture.
• Emotional abuse, Sometimes called psychological abuse, it can occur when the person caring for an older person repeatedly says hurtful or humiliating words, yells at, threatens or ignores them. Another form of emotional abuse is when that person is prevented from seeing close friends and family.
• Negligence It occurs when the person who cares for an older person does not respond to their needs, be they physical, emotional or social. Or, if you do not give him his food, medicine or prevent his access to medical care.
• Abandonment It occurs when an older person in need of care is left alone, without arranging for someone to attend to their needs.
• Sexual abuse occurs when an older person's caregiver forces them to witness or be a part of sexual acts.
• Financial abuse It occurs when someone steals an older person's money or belongings. This may include forging checks, collecting your pension or Social Security benefits, or using someone else's credit cards and bank accounts without their permission. This also includes changing the name on a will, bank account, life insurance policy, or home title without proper permission.