I'm going to respond to that in a somewhat different way. Unfortunately, elder abuse as a crime is considerably under-reported. When it is under-reported, it is underinvestigated, and it follows that it will be underprosecuted. When reports are taken seriously at all times; and appropriate, professional, thorough investigations take place; and good cases are taken to the crown; and successful prosecutions are made, then we will perhaps see sentencing that is more reflective of the crimes themselves.
On November 22nd, 2011. See this statement in context.