Who are the victims?
The majority of the victims are females ages 75 and older. They usually live with their abuser and depend on the abuser for care. They do not report the abuse because they are afraid of the consequences if the abuser is taken away or fear possible physical or emotional retaliation. They often deny the abuse or are reluctant to tell anyone about it because they are ashamed that an adult child, spouse, or caretaker has mistreated them.
