Any older person could become a victim of abuse. A general definition of 'abuse' is - the intentional mistreatment or harm of another person. In many cases it is very difficult to tell who has a tendancy to be abusive.
People can act very differently when out in public compared to their behaviour at home.
Many abusers have problems dealing with stress. Stress is often a trigger for abuse. Some abusers have problems with alcohol or drug abuse. It includes theft, mismanagement of money or the sale of property without consent. Mental or psychological abuse - Includes such things as ridicule, threats, humiliation, or destruction of personal belongings.