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Abstract: This review article has focused on a very serious social psychological phenomenon called 'Elder abuse'. Elder abuse is a global public health and human rights problem which is conceptualized as a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This kind of mistreatment generates unpleasant feelings or emotions that adversely impact the level of cognitive functioning, physical and psychological health of aging people. Evidence suggests that elder abuse is prevalent, predictable, costly, and sometimes fatal. The main objective of article is to highlight the global epidemiology of elder abuse in terms of its prevalence, risk factors, and consequences on elder population. This article also identifies important knowledge gaps, such as lack of consistency in definitions of elder abuse; insufficient research with regard to screening; etiological factors, impacts and prevention researches. Moreover, future implications and research directions are also discussed.