Elder mistreatment is growing problem worldwide. There are various factors associated with it such as generation gap, life style changes, chronic disabilities of elders, career ambitions of younger generation; all these factors have affected the care of the older people. Elder abuse may include physical, psychological, sexual, financial abuse and neglect. It can lead to different consequences physically, psychologically and financially. Awareness on the part of elders and members of the society is must to prevent elder abuse from happening. The reporting of the elder abuse and recognizing the signs of elder abuse are the other important aspects of elder abuse.

Keywords: Mistreatment; Abuse; Awareness; Neglect.