The number of elderly people in the world is in uprise, as a result of which the problems related to this population are also increasing. One of the growing problems is the problem of domestic elder abuse, which is contributed by certain personal, family and social factors. Global estimates show that one in six older people has been exposed to one form of abuse in the last year, but this figure is assumed to be even higher given the large dark figure for unreported elder abuse. Despite that, elder abuse remains a relatively unrecognized problem compared to the other types of domestic violence. The socio-economic status of older people is not important when it comes to violence. Violence is in fact a violation of human rights and represents a responsibility for society and the individual. For older people living in their own homes, violence may be related to their dependence on family members. The closest family members are cited as the most common perpetrators and shame appears as the most common reason for not reporting the abuse. Physical, psychological, sexual, financial or material abuse and neglect are some of the manifestations of domestic violence. The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness about violence against the elderly and to raise public awareness about violence against the elderly. Due to the growing scope and seriousness of this problem, it is up to the community to take the necessary measures to prevent violence and ensure peaceful and dignified aging for the elderly.