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(PHOTO BY ABIGAIL MILLER) (PHOTO BY ABIGAIL MILLER) Elder abuse usually occurs at home at the hands of family members and might be physical, emotional, sexual or financial. It often goes unreported because the victim feels isolated, afraid and ashamed. One way to fight elder abuse is to be aware of its warning signs, explains Jenny Hicks, project coordinator for the Elder abuse usually occurs at home at the hands of family members and might be physical, emotional, sexual or financial. It often goes unreported because the victim feels isolated, afraid and ashamed. One way to fight elder abuse is to be aware of its warning signs, explains Jenny Hicks, project coordinator for the Abuse in Later Life program at Vera House Abuse in Later Life program at Vera House, a local domestic and social service agency. Suspected elder abuse can be reported (confidentially, if needed) to the local, a local domestic and social service agency. Suspected elder abuse can be reported (confidentially, if needed) to the local Adult