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The three general types of abuse and neglect are physical, psychologic, and financial. All can be intentional or unintentional.

Physical abuse and neglect: This type of mistreatment includes striking, shoving, shaking, beating, restraining, or feeding improperly. Sexual assault requires special emphasis, because many health care providers find this form of violence inconceivable when an older person is involved. Sexual assault refers to any form of sexual intimacy without consent or by force or threat of force.

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