Elder abuse can be hard to recognize.  When we think of abuse, we usually think of physical abuse but the most frequently reported types of abuse are emotional abuse and financial victimization.  The New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study, just released last month, helps break down the perception that physical mistreatment is the most common abuse.    The study also found for every senior who reports being abused, there are 34 others who will not or can not tell anyone of their abuse.