Physical neglect is the type of abuse that happens most often. Neglect is when the caregiver does not give the person the things needed for his or her health. This may happen when the caregiver does not know what the person needs. Be allowed to wear hearing aids, eyeglasses or dentures. Get needed medicine or care.
Emotional abuse causes stress or harm to the person.
Ignoring the person. Treating him or her like a child. Financial abuse is misusing the older adult's money and property. Sell his or her property or other things. Steal money, food stamps, or checks.