The US aging population is rapidly increasing, many of whom are highly vulnerable, which increases their risk for elder abuse. The World Health Organization has declared that elder abuse is a violation of an older adult's fundamental rights to be safe and free of violence. Although prior research suggests the prevalence of elder abuse varies between 5% and 30%, recent estimates suggest that 1 in 10 older adults experience physical, psychological, and sexual abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.1- 2 At the same time, only a small fraction of elder abuse is reported to the Adult Protective Services (APS). Elder abuse is associated with morbidity and mortality, especially among vulnerable populations.3- 4 In this Commentary, we highlight the existing elder abuse programs through 2 federal legislations: the Older American Act5 and the Violence Against Women Act,6 focusing on 4 major gaps in the field of elder abuse—funding, policy, research, and education/training.