[header] How to report elder abuse [title] Recognize the types of elder abuse. [step] Elder abuse can come in a variety of forms and all states have laws prohibiting the abuse of the elderly by caregivers or other persons. In order to intervene and report suspected elder abuse it is important that you recognize all of the types of elder abuse. 
[substeps] Physical abuse of an elderly person can include slapping, punching, unwarranted physical restraint, broken bones or drugging the elderly person so they cannot fight back. Sexual abuse of an elderly person includes all nonconsensual sexual contact.