Elder Abuse Neglect (Passive and Active) Physical. What are the 7 most common types of elder abuse? physical, sexual, emotional or psychological, neglect, abandonment, financial or material exports, and self-neglect. What is the most common type of domestic abuse of older people? Describe physical abuse in the elderly. These crimes are now so widespread that financial abuse of the elderly is often referred to as “the crime of the 21st century.” According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), seniors are more likely to self-report financial exploitation than emotional, physical and sexual abuse or neglect.
Risk Factors Community- and social-level factors related to elder abuse may include age discrimination against older people and certain cultural norms (e.
