Support of this kind can help build the senior's confidence to deal with the abuse. As soon as you find yourself in a caregiving situation, get information on where you can get support. Don't wait until you become overwhelmed. Yes, but there are no separate statistics kept on crimes against seniors. They are, but it's mostly because of their sheer numbers.
Women live longer than men, so there are more senior women.
On an individual basis, an elderly man is as likely to be abused as an elderly woman. In some cultures, the elderly are revered and considered wise. In those cultures, elder abuse is rare. Anyone who can't fight back is a potential victim. When we age no matter what type of person we were before we become vulnerable to victimization.