COMMON FORMS OF ABUSE Many people mistakenly assume that only battered people are abused. → More TAKE ACTION "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."             Dr. Margaret Mead Gary A. Jones When Gary Jones became sick with terminal cancer, his caregiver denied him visitation with his children. → More	Nearly 30% of substantiated elder abuse cases involve either financial exploitation, emotional, psychological or verbal abuse.