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. Financial abuse - This type of abuse is believed to be the most common form of abuse against seniors in Alberta. It includes theft, mismanagement of money or the sale of property without consent. Abuse doesn't have to continue.