Slapping, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, kicking and burning nursing home residents are examples of physical abuse. Engaging in sexual activities with a resident without consent or against his or her will is abuse. Sexual contact with a resident who is mentally unfit to give his or her consent is also abuse. Harassing, threatening, intimidating, verbally abusing, blackmailing, isolating or excessively restraining a nursing home resident is mental abuse. Financially exploiting senior citizens through ploys, scams, abuse, intimidation, coercion or deceit is financial abuse.